Native hip hop, leadership development, Indian Education,
music, art, media, politics, community organizing, marketing & promotions and of course having fun while doing all of it!...Also just people out there doin some dope work like...
Wanna make a statement?! Check out Osage "jedia master" graphic designer Ryan Red Corn's
DOPE and politically brillant tees at Demockratees.
Check out this other hot tee designer Khyjuan with his Prove It Period Line ...Khyjuan just won the Phat Farm contest for his dope designs. Khyjuan and wife Lucky of the multi-talented Frejo clan are blowing up!
Also check out what photographer Alyssa Macy aka Indigenous Fly Girl has caught in her lens lately...
Check out what all of the buzzz is about...Quese IMC 2006 First Americans in the Arts "Outstanding Musical Acheivement" Winner and 2006 Indian Summer Music Festival Nominee for the "Betty Lena Project."
And Happy Frejo...this Pawnee/Seminole woman has it seriously goin on!
Check out META & CIRCA 360. This Pa Nee has a dope sound and a heart of gold.
Also special shout outs to Pawnee's own -Black Bear Creek Singers...these boyz are makin us all proud!
Also serious respect 4 Grammy-nominated Young Bird...
& Alex E. Smith-a 2nd time grammy nominee this year with Cheevers Toppah for their album "Intonation."
Pawnees are makin' their mark on the music scene!!!
Movies
Motorcyle Diaries, Cinema Paradiso, Like Water for Chocolate, Smoke Signals, A Thousand Roads, Trudell, and Culture Shock Camp's upcoming Native Hip Hop ..ary NativeSouls-stay tuned and watch out for it later this year...
Television
Books
Definite must reads by any & all...
"The Word is Our Weapon," by Subcomandante Marcos
"Peoples History of the United States," by Howard Zinn
"Motorcyle Diaries," Che Guevara
"Every day is a good day: Reflections by Contemporary Indigenous Women," by Wilma Mankiller
Heroes
My ancestors.
My family.
My children-Wi Wi, Marissa & Hoksida-my source of inspiration everyday.
The Zapatistas who taught me so much and gave me so many gifts.
All those Native leaders who were/are true trail blazers, with ultimate passion and integrity.
Much respect and admiration for all those who work on the frontlines, in the trenches, and behind the scenes with the vision and heart to make a difference.
Support the Native American Rights Fund: www.narf.org
University of Sussex
Falmer, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1996
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Political Science: Civil Society, Indigenous Political & Social Movements
Minor: Sociology
1994 to 1996
University of Sussex
Falmer, United Kingdom
Graduated: 1994
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: European History: French Revolution
My name is Skee haa roo haah tawa (Lights-In-The-Room-Woman).
I am a strongass Pa Nee woman, Kitkehaki Band, and proud.
A descendant of Kutawikucu' tawaaku' a
(Echo Hawk), a Pa Nee Scout.
A Proud mother, a sister, friend, daughter, granddaughter, cousin and niece.
A warrior woman, educator, planner, organizer, promoter, and fundraiser.
I believe it is our responsibility to do what we can to encourage, nurture and develop the next generation of Native leaders who are willing to work and give back to their community & Native peoples at all levels.
I believe in the power of our ancestors, history, word, community, family, friendship, love, leadership, education, music, art, media, our traditional cultural and spiritual lifeways, and organization.
I believe in sincere, committed hard work for things larger than ourselves.
So why I am on myspace...? To promote all things good going on in NDN Country and to support other Pa Nee's & Natives out there doing good things...
CHECK IT | 4Real Series premiers in the US on CWTV – 4Real Pawnee Nation airs October 26th
In August 2007, the TV series 4REAL joined NVision Tour stop at the Pawnee Nation with actor Casey Affleck. 4REAL is a series of half-hour television shows that take celebrity guests on adventures around the world to connect with young leaders who, under extreme circumstances, are affecting real change.
NVision was chosen as one of the young leaders to be highlighted in the series and saw this as an important opportunity to highlight the work on the organization and the youth that the organization works with.
The series has already aired globally on National Geographic and MTV Canada. Cast for Season 1 includes Cameron Diaz, Mos Def, Joaquin Phoenix, Eva Mendes, Casey Affleck and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 4REAL Pawnee will premiere this coming Sunday October 19 at 5:30pm on CWTV. 4REAL Pawnee will repeat on Sunday October 26 at 5pm and on Sunday December 7 at 5pm.
CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH IN NOVEMBER Be a Modern Day Warrior for Native American Rights!
November is National Native American Heritage Month. The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) would like to ask you to please help make Native American Month a time to raise awareness and support in your community about the issues impacting Native Americans today.
Send a Native American Month E-Card Send one of NARF's beautiful Native American Month E-Cards and tell your friends about NARF and our Native American Month campaign.
> Order a NARF Community Action Kit The Kit includes a copy of NARF's new short documentary "Modern Day Warriors" that covers the development of the Native American rights movement from the 1960's to present day. Community Action Kits can be purchased on NARF's online at www.narf.org
Become a Member of NARF or Donate The easiest way to support our work is to become a member or make a donation. Your contribution will be put to use where the need is greatest.
Thanks for your support for Native American Rights!
SUPPORT NVISION & ITS WORK TO EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF NATIVE LEADERSHIP BY PURCHASING SOME NVISION GEAR-EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR NATIVE YOUTH!!!!
Who I'd like to meet: I'd like to connect with any and all people who can inspire me, empower me, make me laugh, dream, challenge me, and people who are willing to throw down to make a difference in Indian Country.
Thank you for your friendship.. Please stop by my wolf den and say hello.. It is always great to have a new friend to talk to.. **Native Pride** Little Dove
Want Your song on "The Punisher: War Zone" soundtrack?
CALLING ALL UNSIGNED ARTISTS!
Lionsgate Films has teamed up with NEW! Discover Artists to give unsigned artists the opportunity to have their song featured in The Punisher: War Zone movie!
One Grand Prize winner will have their song featured in the movie and included on the soundtrack album. Winner will also receive $5,000 and a possible recording contract!
Winner will be selected from a panel of judges from Lionsgate Entertainment and Shaun Morgan from Seether!
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