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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · 17d

It's a busy season ahead! If you're in the area or attending these events, let's connect!

AISES National Conference: October 2-4, Minnesota
TwitchCon: October 17-19, California
SACNAS National Conference: October 30 - November 1, Ohio
IndigipopX: November 15-16, North Carolina

#GamingisRez

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Sep 1

Level up your fit 🎮✨
Our NEW MERCH is officially live!
Rep the “Gaming is Rezilience” brand in style and show the world what it means to play with rezilience.

👉Get yours today: gamingisrezilience.com/merch

#GamingCulture ⁠#merchRelease #RezGaming

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Aug 31

something's coming… 👀
⏳ 09.01.25 8am Central
🎮 gamingisrezilience.com/merch

#RezGaming #GamingCulture #RezMerch #Indigigamer #IndigenousCreatives #MerchDrop #ComingSoon #CountdownBegins #IndigenousDesign

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Aug 27

👀 Something new is coming on September 1… Can you guess what it is? Drop your best guesses below! 👇

#NewMerch #StayTuned

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Aug 8

Art by @wawieli.bsky.social

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Aug 8

Support Indigenous Gamers in STEAM & Gaming!

Sponsor or host a Gaming is Rezilience event! Your support helps create pathways for Indigenous gamers in tech, STEAM, and the gaming industry.

Visit our updated website to book a free consultation: gamingisrezilience.com

Art Credit @wawieli

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you, Indigigamers! 🎮

Rez Summer Games 2025 was a success because of YOU—players, viewers, sponsors & supporters. You filled it with Indigenous joy, connection & community.

This is just the beginning… stay tuned!
#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer #GamingIsRezilience

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 26

🔴WE ARE LIVE NOW!!!

Free to watch. Easy to join.
twitch.tv/GamingisRez

Come through. Find your people.

#RezSummerGames #GamingIsRezilience #Indigigamer #IndigenousGamers #LiveGaming #CommunityStreaming

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 24

🎮 Watch Rez Summer Games for a chance to win a 🎁 fanny pack from @kreativenative!

This Native-owned brand uplifts Two Spirit & non-binary bodies with plus-size First American wearable art 🌈✨

📅 July 26 | 📺 twitch.tv/GamingisRez
#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer #IndigenousFashion #2SPride

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎮 Viewers win too!
We’re giving away a DROP STM80 Mechanical Keyboard + LOTR Desk Mat LIVE during Rez Summer Games 🧙‍♂️

🗓️ July 26 | 🟣 twitch.tv/GamingisRez
Thanks to sponsor DROP. 🙌

#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer #GamingGiveaway #DropKeyboards

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 22

🎮 Viewers win too!
We’re giving away a DROP STM80 Mechanical Keyboard + LOTR Desk Mat LIVE during Rez Summer Games 🧙‍♂️

🗓️ July 26 | 🟣 twitch.tv/GamingisRez
Thanks to sponsor DROP 🙌

#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer #GamingGiveaway #DropKeyboards

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 19

🎮 Rez Summer Games is just ONE WEEK away!

Registration closes Monday at 11:59 PM ET. Don’t miss your chance to join this fun, casual community event!

Register now: tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25
Watch live: twitch.tv/GamingisRez

#RezSummerGames #GamingIsRezilience #Indigigamer #IndigenousGamers

Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚨 Countdown to Rez Summer Games is ON!
🗓️ July 26 | ⏰ 1:30PM ET
🎮 Fortnite & Fall Guys
🎁 Free entry (18+), prizes, giveaways, special guests
⚡ First 50 to sign up enter to win a gift card!
🔗 tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25
#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 17

Learn More Here: 🔗 linktr.ee/unreliablena...
And don’t forget to sign up for our tournament (and check your email to join the temp tournament discord).

https://linktr.ee/unreliablenarr…

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎮 Rez Summer Games is NEXT WEEKEND! Don’t forget to SIGN UP NOW!
✨Big thanks to our sponsor @twofalls.bsky.social, creators of Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina) — a story-rich game where your choices shape two lives in 17th-century Canada.
Now on Steam, PS, Xbox & Epic! (1/2)

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 14

📬 Check your inbox!
Emails just went out to all Rez Summer Games participants with Discord links + graphics!

🗓️ Join us July 26 for prizes, gaming, & Indigenous joy!
📣 Reg closes July 21!
🔗 tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25

#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 11

Chokma'shki (Thank you), @johnniejae.bsky.social for highlighting the Rez Summer Games and recognizing the work of Gaming is Rezilience!

Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · Jul 11

Gaming isn’t just play, it’s how Indigenous communities teach, connect & strengthen bonds. Now, Indigenous creators and gamers like Angee Noel bring those traditions to the digital age, crafting stories & spaces rooted in who we are.

redpopnews.com/gaming-cultu...

Gaming, Culture, and the Rez Summer Games | An Interview with Angee Noel

In this interview, Angee discusses how gaming can bridge cultures, close gaps, and inspire the next generation of Indigenous storytellers and innovators.

redpopnews.com

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 10

🎤 Meet @KodaFM—your chill caster for Rez Summer Games 2025!
🎮 Fortnite + Fall Guys
📆 July 26 at 1:30PM ET
🟣 Live on Twitch
💥 Free to enter (18+ only)
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25
#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 8

🟣 Watch live: twitch.tv/GamingisRez
🔆 Want in on the action?
✅ Free to enter (18+)
📆 Sat, July 26
🎮 Games: Fortnite + Fall Guys
🔗 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25
#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer #GamingIsRezilience #IndigenousGamers

Rez Summer Games 2025

Please click the link to complete this form.

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 8

🎤 Meet the Caster!
We're hyped to welcome @RefereeClark (Dakota/Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) as one of our official Rez Summer Games 2025 casters! He’s bringing commentary, good vibes & spotlighting Indigigamers from across Turtle Island!
📅 July 26 on Twitch

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jul 8

🎙️ Meet the Caster! 🎮
Hyped to have @refereeclark.bsky.social (Dakota/Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) joining Rez Summer Games 2025 as a caster!

He’s bringing the energy + commentary as we spotlight Indigenous gamers!

🗓️ July 26 | 🎥 twitch.tv/GamingisRez
🔗 tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25
#RezSummerGames

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚨 Countdown to Rez Summer Games is ON!
🗓️ July 26 | ⏰ 1:30PM ET
🎮 Fortnite & Fall Guys
🎁 Free entry (18+), prizes, giveaways, special guests
⚡ First 50 to sign up enter to win a gift card!
🔗 tinyurl.com/rezsummergames25
#RezSummerGames #Indigigamer

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jun 17

🎮 Rez Summer Games is happening July 26 @ 1:30pm CT!
🎮 Fortnite + Fall Guys
🎙️Special Guests
🏆 Giveaways + prizes
💸FREE to enter (18+) Spots are limited—register now: tinyurl.com/rezsummergam...

#RezSummerGames #IndigenousGamers

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jun 6

It’s official — Rez Summer Games 2025 registration is here! 🎮
This virtual event features:
✅ Fortnite & Fall Guys
✅ Indigenous joy
✅ Community-centered gaming
Ages 18+ — all skill levels welcome!
Let’s cool off and game together this summer! 🌞🕹️

More info: gamingisrezilience.com/rez-summer-g...

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Gaming is Rezilience @gamingisrez.bsky.social · Jun 4

Ready to Game? 🎮

Calling all Indigenous gamers ages 18+!

Registration for Rez Summer Games opens this Friday, June 6!

Stay tuned! And don’t forget to get your relatives, aunties, and uncles to sign up too!

#RezSummerGames #GamingIsRezilience #Indigigamers

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