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Getting the Creativity Flowing at the 2014 National Native Media Conference

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Princella Parker

Besides the wonderful networking, reconnecting with media friends and In-N-Out Burger stop, the 2014 National Native Media Conference in Santa Clara, California, was a great place to recharge my media batteries. This year’s conference was hosted by Native American Journalist Association (NAJA), Vision Maker Media, and Native Public Media the premier national media organizations out there.

Vision Maker Media, NNMC and Me

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Pierre Barrera

Many years ago I held the distinct title of Photo Editor for our college newspaper, The Dakota Student at the University of North Dakota. That was the last time I was into the journalistic side of me. I decided then that journalism is not what tickled my fancy. Fast forward 20 years and here I am at the 2014 National Native Media Conference where my documentary Neon Buffalo was getting an award from Vision Maker Media. The culmination of six years of work for me and my producers. Read More... about Vision Maker Media, NNMC and Me

Going Tra-Digital

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Adrian Baker

I’m running late. The training workshop for Vision Maker Media (VMM) filmmakers starts in 20 minutes but here I am, sitting in traffic on the 880, staring at the Tesla Motors factory next to the freeway. The clock on the dash is ten minutes fast (one of those tricks that is supposed to fool you into being on time) but it looks like I’m going be late anyway. Indian time. Read More... about Going Tra-Digital

Journey to the 2014 National Native Media Conference in Santa Clara, California

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Daniel Golding

The conference was a hit. This was the first time I attended the National Native Media Conference and I was excited to see what Native people are doing across the country to bring news from Indian Country. The first day of the conference, Vision Maker Media-funded producers and staff had their own session to discuss the challenges to producers of content for public television. Some of the topics discussed were deliverables for public television, using social media to engage audiences, and VMM's commitment to serving the needs of Native Communities. Read More... about Journey to the 2014 National Native Media Conference in Santa Clara, California

2014 National Native Media Conference Report

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Gary Robinson

The theme of the conference was “Going Tra-Digital,” and boy did we ever. Go Tra-digital, I mean. Held in the heart of Silicone Valley, just down the road from Google’s worldwide headquarters, Apple Computers and Stanford University, you could feel millions and millions of bytes being tossed about all around you. Read More... about 2014 National Native Media Conference Report

Yellow Fever Navajo Nation Tour

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Sophie Rousmaniere
We had planned this all by phone and mail, having sent posters to each venue ahead of time and arranged with various groups to attend, speak, etc. It had taken months to organize and it was a pleasure to finally meet some of the friendly voices on the other end of the phone.

Vision Maker Media- NAMAC Pt. 2

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Vincent Schilling
The Vision Maker Media/NAMAC conference began the following day and I was honored to hear from some amazing folks at Vision Maker Media. I will post some of the pictures I took with a quick note about what the speaker offered/said.

Ernest Webb, Ciné Alter'Natif

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Tracy Rector

A short video from Longhouse Media where they ask Ernest Webb (Cree) his thoughts on talking about Reel Injun and Down the Mighty River at the Ciné Alter'Natif (Film Festival) in France.

NAMAC

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Darren Kipp

The NAMAC conference held in Minneapolis , MN was a success and most importantly fostered an atmosphere of collaboration and encouragement. This was my first time to attend, and I would encourage participation.

Help Them Help You Tell a Story

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Kelly Byars

This past September 5th through the 8th 2012, Vision Maker Media had their workshop in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. We were lucky to have great weather so walking through town to get to our destinations was enjoyable. Our dinner at the Oceanaire Seafood Room, where they served the best seafood I have ever eaten, was a great way to start our week with great food, company and conversation. The town is filled with great food venues and the views of the city were tremendous.

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