Coyote & Crow Games
Coyote & Crow Games was formed in 2021 to assist in publishing Coyote & Crow: The Roleplaying Game after its incredible Kickstarter success. It’s a game set in an alternate future where colonization never happened in the Americas. It was created and led by a team of Natives from around the continent. In 30 days, the company raised more than 1 million dollars and tapped into the passions of more than 16,000 backers.
The goal in creating our first book was to have as many Native members on the team as possible and especially in key creative positions. In addition, raising the voices of women and marginalized people is at the core of our principles. My hope is to get this game into the hands of Indigenous people who have maybe never played an RPG previously and to provide them with a positive portrayal of Native American cultures from a fresh, hopeful perspective.
With the incredible success of the Kickstarter, Coyote & Crow is now more than just a single game book. We have more than a dozen games and accessories. Our mission is the same. Bringing diverse perspectives to hobby gaming from marginalized voices, especially those of Indigenous heritage, and making sure those games get into the right hands.
Kenna Alexander
Kenna Alexander is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, an award-winning writer, game designer, trans woman, and owner of Coyote & Crow Games. While she currently resides in Tacoma, Washington, her heart will always be in New Orleans. With a degree in Communications and a focus on film and television, she’s held a range of roles over the years, finally settling into the hobby game industry, writing and game design in 2014. In 2018, she began designing Coyote & Crow, a game that would set a new standard of Native representation and inclusion in the hobby game space. It broke Kickstarter records, raising more than a million dollars, was nominated for a Nebula Award for Game Writing, and went on to win the prestigious Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming. Kenna continues to design games and write stories that portray Indigenous Americans in an accurate and positive light. She provides consultation to gaming and media companies on Native American representation but isn’t limited to that genre. Her knowledge and love of hobby gaming dates back decades.
Appearances and Presentations
Kenna Alexander is available for presentations, webinars, convention appearances, etc. Travel, hotel, and appearance fees are required for in-person experiences. Online presentations may also involve a fee. Appearance fees may be waived for non-profit or Indigenous organizations. Kenna is not available as a Story Guide for live play or streaming games, but we have experienced Story Guides willing to take on those opportunities. Please email us at Events AT coyoteandcrow DOT net, and Kenna will get back to you.