Exhibition Companion Website
Smithsonian’s “Native Words, Native Warriors”—The Code Talkers’ Story
Client:
National Museum of the American Indian, with Cortina Productions
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exhibits and interactives
Native American "code talkers", in action.
Eugene Crawford.
Story selection (navigation).
Collection gallery.
Detailed image view.
Survival section introduction.
Native American children pose in front of one of the many boarding schools.
Johnnie Alfred.
Client:
National Museum of the American Indian, with Cortina Productions
Browse:
exhibits and interactives
“Native Words, Native Warriors” tells the story of Native Americans (or Code Talkers) who fought during World War I and II. These military heroes significantly aided the United States and its allies.
This website presents a beautiful collection of historic photographs (along with music and narration) and presents rich vignettes through the eyes of the code talkers.
Site visitors learn how everyday tribal languages (Navajo, Comanche, and others) were used to construct and convey messages.
This project was created as a companion to traveling Smithsonian exhibition of the same name.
Project Accolades:
Communication Arts Featured Project—Webpick of the Week, 2007
Belle & Wissell Team Credits
Art Director, Designer: Gabe Kean
Designer, Animator: Aaron Hedquist
Programmer: Josh Santangelo
Additional Project Credits
Producer: Cathryn Buchanon Productions
Direction: Cortina Productions
Belle & Wissell Team Credits
Art Director, Designer: Gabe Kean
Designer, Animator: Aaron Hedquist
Programmer: Josh Santangelo
Additional Project Credits
Producer: Cathryn Buchanon Productions
Direction: Cortina Productions
“Native Words, Native Warriors” tells the story of Native Americans (or Code Talkers) who fought during World War I and II. These military heroes significantly aided the United States and its allies.
This website presents a beautiful collection of historic photographs (along with music and narration) and presents rich vignettes through the eyes of the code talkers.
Site visitors learn how everyday tribal languages (Navajo, Comanche, and others) were used to construct and convey messages.
This project was created as a companion to traveling Smithsonian exhibition of the same name.
Project Accolades:
Communication Arts Featured Project—Webpick of the Week, 2007