As Giving Tuesday approaches on November 28, 2023, we are presented with a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact in our community by supporting Native-led organizations, like Vision Maker Media. This year, please remember the importance of giving back and empowering Native communities through our generosity. Native-led nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing the unique challenges faced by Native communities and in preserving and promoting Native culture and stories. Vision Maker Media empowers Native people to share their stories and educate the next generation of Native youth.
Vision Maker Media is dedicated to amplifying the Native voice. We provide a platform for Native filmmakers and students to learn the art of storytelling, enabling them to share their experiences, culture, and perspectives. Through Vision Maker Media’s work, these stories find their way to film festivals, public television and public programs, reaching audiences far and wide.
When we support Native-led organizations like Vision Maker Media, we are taking a meaningful step toward addressing the issues that Native communities face. Native-led nonprofits have an intimate understanding of these communities, their strengths, and the best ways to provide assistance. By supporting them, we ensure that resources and efforts are channeled effectively to make a real difference. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can have a significant impact. It helps expand the number of Native filmmakers and students learning to tell Native stories. These stories, with their unique perspectives and cultural richness, deserve to be heard and celebrated. By sharing these narratives on public and social media, we can help break down stereotypes, foster understanding, and contribute to the empowerment of Native communities.
On November 28th, 2023, we encourage you to participate in Giving Tuesday by supporting Vision Maker Media. This Giving Tuesday, let’s remember to #GiveNative and ensure that Native voices are heard, celebrated, and empowered. Together, we can contribute to a brighter future for Native communities and a more inclusive and understanding world for all.
Become a Vision Maker by making a donation today at www.visionmakermedia.org/donate.
Walt is Oglala Lakota and created the logo for Urban Rez. He is Creative Director, owner of Nakota Designs Advertising Designs and Graphics. Executive Director of the Stronghold Society nonprofit dedicated to instilling hope and supporting youth movements through Live Life Call To Action Campaigns.
Lynn Palmanteer-Holder, an Indigenous plateau woman of North Central Washington and member of eight of twelve Tribes of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Lynn recently retired as inaugural Director of Tribal Government Affairs for Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, the state’s oversight agency of 34 CTCs. She is a highly accomplished professional that spans over 40 years. She is an experienced educator that has a demonstrated history across K12, post-secondary & higher education as a teacher, school counselor, superintendent, researcher, and professor. Also, she has diverse experience as an entrepreneur, Tribal leader and administrator. She is skilled in curriculum and program development, facilitating government to government relationships that led to formal partnerships between state institutions and Tribes developing custom programs. Lynn has served on many boards and has been recognized for various statewide, and national awards. She has several scholarly publications and has done various conference presentations and speaking engagements, at the local, national and international level. Lynn holds a Ph.C. (ABD) in Social Welfare Policy from University of Washington. She earned her M.Ed., with a concentration in counseling psychology from Washington State University and B.Ed., in K12 Education from Eastern Washington University. Lynn is a wife of 49 years, a mother of three adult professional children, granny of 10 and great granny to two. Lynn and her husband are high school sweethearts, and together enjoy time with their 15+ two-legged blessings.
