| National Day of Listening | 
StoryCorps' third annual National Day of Listening is just around the corner--on Friday, November 26, 2010. The National Day of Listening is a new holiday started by StoryCorps in 2008 that encourages Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs to interview a friend, loved one or member of their community about their lives. Participants can record their National Day of Listening interviews using equipment that they already have available to them. StoryCorps offers a free Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide with equipment recommendations, great questions to ask and ideas for preserving and sharing interviews at nationaldayoflistening.org. |
| President Obama Proclaims the Day After Thanksgiving "Native American Heritage Day" |  President Barack Obama has again initiated November as National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month with a call for all Americans to celebrate the day after Thanksgiving as National Native American Heritage Day.
To find out more, click here. |
| NCIA & UNL Grant Workshop in Chadron |  The Nebraska Commission on Indian Affairs and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Office of Research and Economic Development will be hosting a Grant Writer's Workshop entitled "Shaking the Money Tree." At the workshop, attendees will learn strategies and advice for developing winning grant proposals. The workshop is designed to introduce beginning proposal writers to the information and tools they need to write and submit competitive proposals and win grants.
When: November 18 & 19, 2010
Where: Miller Hall, Chadron State College; Chadron, Nebraska
For more information, visit:
http://research.unl.edu/events/moneytree2010 |
| AIROS DJ Aden Marshall in Chicago | |
 In late October, AIROS Audio's DJ Aden Marshall went to Chicago for the Third Coast International Audio Festival and was a recent New Voice Scholarship recipient.
While in Chicago, Marshall met the head of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, learned about different types of audio--like sound effects and recording--and met several fellow young broadcasters trying to break through in the media.
Marshall thought that Chicago was a great city and was very excitied to have a chance to see some of the sites. Marshall also hung out in downtown Chicago for a bit, and was an eyewitness to some crazy Halloween costumes down at Wicker Park and the Navy Pier.
"It was a great experience over all and I would love to go back some day," said Marshall.
To find out more, visit http://www.thirdcoastfestival.org |
| Dr. James Riding In to Present in Lincoln, Neb. | 
Dr. James Riding In, a citizen of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, will be giving a lecture on Tuesday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nebraska History Museum (admission is FREE) on the topic of Pawnee Indians vs. U.S. Colonialism. He will present the complex story of how the Pawnee, once prevalent in Nebraska and allies of the U.S. Army, were removed to Oklahoma. Riding In is an Associate Professor of American Indian Studies at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the relationship between American Indians and the U.S. government, repatriation and other historical and contemporary Native American issues. Download the flyer>>
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| Executive Director to Attend NAJA Board Meeting | 
NAPT's Executive Director Shirley K. Sneve attended a board meeting for the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) in Phoenix, Arizona, November 5-7. Currently, Sneve serves as Treasurer on the board. NAJA serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. To find out more, visit: http://www.naja.com |
| Marketing Director to Attend APT Fall Conference | |
 On November 10, NAPT Marketing Director Jessica Kinser is heading to LaQuinta, California, to meet up with fellow NAPT partner American Public Television (APT) for their Fall Marketplace Conference. While at the conference, Jessica will take part in screenings and development workshops. Also in attendance is NAPT Station Relations contact Regina Eisenberg. If you'd like to inquire about Station Relations, please email regina@reisenbergpresents.com or
jkinser2@unl.edu.
To find out more, visit: https://fallmarketplace.aptonline.org/FMreg.nsf/vFMContent/registration |
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Assistant Director's Upcoming Travels | 
NAPT's Assistant Director Georgiana Lee is heading to St. Louis, Missouri, for the CPB-funded project "Last Mile of Engagement" on November 9 to discuss OVEE (Online Video Engagement Experience) that ITVS will be building for the public media system. To find out more, visit: www.itvs.org************************************ Georgiana will be in San Francisco, California November 12-13 at the Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema for the 35th Annual American Indian Film Festival. Attend the Festival to November 13 and enjoy Native media including feature films and music videos, low-cost and free workshops, and of course, the American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show. To find out more, visit: www.aifisf.com******************************************************** From November 14-19, Georgiana will be attending National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)'s 67th Annual Conference and Marketplace at the Albuquerque Convention Center. This year's event is titled "Strong Tribal Nations, Strong America." A very busy agenda will provide NAPT the opportunity to attend general assemblies, committee meetings, the trade show floor and an Honor luncheon.
Founded in 1944, NCAI is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of Tribal governments. To find out more, visit: www.ncai.orgIf you'd like to schedule a meeting with Georgiana outside of the NCAI conference, please email glee3@unl.edu. |
| Congratulations! |
Today, November 9, KCET and the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is hosting the Inaugural Leadership Awards honoring four outstanding leaders from the local community. A big NAPT congratulations goes out to: Michelle de ArmasPueblo of Isleta, New Mexico Program Coordinator Diversity Development, Fox Entertainment Group Richard GomezSanta Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, California Vice Chairman Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Elton NaswoodNavajo, Arizona Program Coordinator Red Circle Project, AIDS Project Los Angeles Ian SkorodinChoctaw, Oklahoma Film Director and Producer Barcid Productions & Barcid Foundation
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Producer Profile:
Michelle Danforth (Oneida) | |
Sacred Stick, a new documentary by co-producer Michelle Danforth (Oneida), explains the origins and spirituality of Lacrosse within Native American cultures, as well as stories from early European contact and adoption of the game. Intertwined with the historical aspect of the film is game footage of the Iroquois Nationals--the modern all Native professional Lacrosse team representing the Six Nations of the Iroquois League--playing at the world level. |
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It might be getting chilly outside, but stay warm and cozy inside with these holiday favorites! | |
Happy Holidays from VisionMaker Video!
Christmas in the Clouds
A surprise visit to the Sky Mountain Resort by a major travel guide sparks mayhem, romance and comedy in this critically praised holiday feature.
Animation Christmas Combo
Great animated Christmas fun for the whole family--buy the combo and save!
Combo Pack Includes:
A Native American Night Before ChristmasThis amusing animated video storybook presents a whimsical look at what a Native American Christmas Eve might be like when Old Red Shirt (the Indian Santa Claus) comes a-calling with his team of flying white buffalo to deliver commodities, fry bread and other goodies.
The Twelve Days of Native Christmas
An animated short film written and directed by Gary Robinson with illustrations by Jesse T. Hummingbird.
The whole family will enjoy this whimsical adaptation of the timeless classic yuletide song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" adapted to a Native American perspective with twelve different Native American groups represented in the lyrics and images of this fanciful, animated short film. | |
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