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The Indigenous Rights of Nature Movement Panel
An in-depth panel discussion of Indigenous environmental leaders share their approaches to adopting the “Rights of Nature” into tribal governance for protecting Mother Earth and Indigenous rights will take place on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 6 PM CT.
A moment with Board Member and donor Walt Pourier, a longtime supporter of VMM and Indigenous media.
Native filmmaker Katsitsionni Fox reflects on women leaders and decolonizing history through film.
Herald Native Women 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.
Four Native Women Leaders You Should Know About
Join us in honoring some of the amazing Native Women who have made history and cultivated change that will continue to live on forever.
Supporting Diversity in Public Media
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.
Seven Native Fashion Designers You Need to Discover
In honor of 2021 New York Fashion Week, which kicks off this weekend, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate a few of our favorite Native American fashionistas.
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.
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.
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.
