Herald Native Women Making Matriarchs Panel

Making Matriarchs Panel

Join leading Native women who are creating positive change for a lively discussion on the importance of female leadership and the influence of matriarchy. Panelists will talk about the work they do for social change and education, and how they utilize the teachings of the Ambassadors Program and their “Medicine” (personal strengths/talents) for the good of their communities and humanity.

Supporting Diversity in Public Media

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As Vision Maker Media celebrates its 45th Anniversary this year, we are reminded of how important the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), PBS stations and donors are to continue to empower and engage Native people to share stories.

Vision Maker Media Receives $500,000 Funding Increase

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that Vision Maker Media (VMM), as a member of CPB’s National Multicultural Alliance, will receive a $500,000 funding increase starting this fiscal year.

Celebrating 45 Years in Public Media

This year, Vision Maker Media — founded in 1976 as the Native American Public Broadcasting Consortium — is celebrating 45 years of engaging Native voices in public media platforms.

JORDANA BASS

Program Coordinator

(Hataža Mani Winga)​

"Cinema Aficionado"

Role: Jordana is excited to engage with different Native/Indigenous communities. Her passion for working with youth will help develop the Native Youth Media Project. She will also assist with the Creative Shorts Fellowship (CSF) to help organize deliverables for filmmakers.