Who has the right to tell "our" stories?

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I watched a filmed called Sip'ohi- El Lugar Del Mansdure directed by Sebastian Lingiardi. It was a film about the Wichi Tribe in Argentina. The opening of the film we see a close up of someone trying to create a fire. It goes into this great... Read More... about Who has the right to tell "our" stories?

Truth is Negotiable? Flaherty Seminar 2012

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Shawna Begay

When we watch films, we want to be taken to another place, another time, we want to live vicariously through someone else's experience. We want to feel the catharsis that allows us to briefly disseminate our feelings out of our bodies. This can be... Read More... about Truth is Negotiable? Flaherty Seminar 2012

Getting Ready for the Flaherty Film Seminar

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Shawna Begay

This past year has been very enlightening for me as a person, educator and student. A year ago I was accepted into a doctoral program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I thought that my destiny had already started with a terminal degree in... Read More... about Getting Ready for the Flaherty Film Seminar

My response!

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Shawna Begay

I was honored to attend this event with Vision Maker Media and the event came a right time where I am starting on my PhD in Educational Technology and the discussion of the event hit on all topic areas I will be exploring for my dissertation. When I... Read More... about My response!

IAIA Digital Dome

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Kiera Lasiloo

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), located at 83 AvanNu Po, Santa Fe, is going a step farther to introduce new technology to their students and the surrounding community. In a press release from IAIA it was announced that the Institute,... Read More... about IAIA Digital Dome

California Budget Cuts May Force Native School’s Closure

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Gemma Givens

A school in the San Francisco Bay area with roots to a historical occupation and a graduation activity that involves 3-year old students beading their own graduation belts may soon close its doors. Students, alumni, parents, staff and community... Read More... about California Budget Cuts May Force Native School’s Closure

Language Revitalization Efforts by Kiera Lasiloo

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Kiera Lasiloo

The Indigenous Language Institute is doing all it can to combat the extinction of indigenous languages, a vital part of Native people’s identity. Native American stories, history and prayers are all passed down orally. But Native American languages... Read More... about Language Revitalization Efforts by Kiera Lasiloo