About | Wiigwaas Web Design

Hi, I’m Holden Madagame

I’m a queer, trans, indigenous (Anishinaabe) performer and programmer and use my experience working in opera, musical theater, performance, and drag to create unique websites for people in the creative industries.

After finishing my studies in Michigan, I moved to Germany, where I have lived for 11 years. As a bilingual performer, I have a deep understanding of the creative industries in Germany and the US and will work closely with you to design a website that suits the specific needs of your industry.

Holden Madagame in a black shirt with a piece of paper in their hands.

I am a passionate advocate for collective liberation, which includes but is not limited to queer, trans, BIPOC, sex work, and disability rights.

You can see more of my performance work on my main website, and learn about my somatic anger work here.

My values

Supportive

I listen to you and support you with what you need in a patient, non-judgmental way.

Online

Video chats online with open source resources when working on your design.

Decolonial

I want to inch away from capitalism while recognizing what is necessary now.

Flexible

Part of decolonizing is being flexible about time and not being rigid. Let’s treat each other like humans.

Why website design? Aren’t you an artist?

Despite society’s pressure to place everyone in a box, we can do as many things as we want. One of my things is website design and programming – and I love it. Helping people build their websites and problem-solving to create a little piece of the internet that’s for them is a great feeling.

What does ‘wiigwaas’ mean?

‘Wiigwaas‘ is the Anishinaabe name for birch tree, also known as ‘mishoomis wiigwaas’ or grandfather birch. It is one of the most important living things to the Anishinaabe and many peoples around the world. Wiigwaas reminds us to help others in our community and do things in a good way. I’ve chosen wiigwaas as the name for my website design business because I want to do things in a good way for my community with the resources and skills I have.

Here is a beautiful 3-minute animated video in Anishinaabemowin (the Ojibwe language) about an origin story of the birch tree:

Let’s build your website.

Head to my contact page to get started on a website design, coaching session, or fixing bugs.

Let’s go