Hollywood has long overlooked the Tongva people, but this episode explores the evolving representation of Native Americans in film, featuring blockbuster actors and highlighting progress toward inclusivity. Tesla Wolfe, a dancer and actor from an Oklahoma reservation, inspires Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams despite challenges. The episode also showcases an art installation honoring the Karuk tribe's-controlled burn practices and historian Jackie Nunez's efforts to preserve the history of California's Mission Indians.
At the Warm Springs Reserve in Oregon, we meet award-winning flute player James Edmond Greeley, who shares the inspiring history of Kokopelli. The episode also features Kelli Palmer, a master basket maker who uses her craft to heal from generational trauma, and Scott Kalama "Blue Flamez", a Nammy-winning rapper highlighting the challenges of Reservation life. Finally, we visit Sakar Farmers, where Spring Alaska Schneider preserves traditional plant medicine and empowers the youth.
At the Warm Springs Reserve in Oregon, we meet award-winning flute player James Edmond Greeley, who shares the inspiring history of Kokopelli. The episode also features Kelli Palmer, a master basket maker who uses her craft to heal from generational trauma, and Scott Kalama "Blue Flamez", a Nammy-winning rapper highlighting the challenges of Reservation life. Finally, we visit Sakar Farmers, where Spring Alaska Schneider preserves traditional plant medicine and empowers the youth.
The episode begins with David Boxley and the Git Hone Dancers showcasing Coast Salish traditions through mesmerizing dance. It then features Howie Echohawk, a transgender comedian promoting queer and trans Indigenous excellence with Indigenize Productions. The journey concludes with Toma Villa's monumental murals celebrating salmon and Abigail Echohawk's pioneering work in integrating Indigenous knowledge into public health and advocacy.
The episode begins with David Boxley and the Git Hone Dancers showcasing Coast Salish traditions through mesmerizing dance. It then features Howie Echohawk, a transgender comedian promoting queer and trans Indigenous excellence with Indigenize Productions. The journey concludes with Toma Villa's monumental murals celebrating salmon and Abigail Echohawk's pioneering work in integrating Indigenous knowledge into public health and advocacy.
In the first episode, viewers meet Ruth-Ann Thorn, a successful entrepreneur and art gallerist deeply connected to her Native American roots. The episode follows her as she balances family, tradition, and her business, including a luxury skincare photoshoot and an art exhibit in San Diego. The day culminates in a gallery opening, celebrating Native American art and culture with patrons, artists, and community members.
In the first episode, viewers meet Ruth-Ann Thorn, a successful entrepreneur and art gallerist deeply connected to her Native American roots. The episode follows her as she balances family, tradition, and her business, including a luxury skincare photoshoot and an art exhibit in San Diego. The day culminates in a gallery opening, celebrating Native American art and culture with patrons, artists, and community members.
Our journey begins in Hollywood with trailblazer Tantoo Cardinal, who shares how she broke barriers for Native actors. We then met Darrell Redleaf, a makeup artist from the reservation who now works with Hollywood's A-list. Finally, we visit the Tongva matriarchs in Topanga Canyon, where an Artist Collective represents the modern indigenous people of LA.
Our journey begins at La Jolla Shores beach with Marc Chavez, who reconnects Native youth to their coastal roots. We then meet tattoo artist James La Chappa in San Diego, who highlights the symbolism of traditional Native tattoos. Finally, we explore the creative worlds of sculptor Johnny Bear Contreras and rapper Lloyd Duro, who blend cultural heritage with modern expression.
Our journey begins at La Jolla Shores beach with Marc Chavez, who reconnects Native youth to their coastal roots. We then meet tattoo artist James La Chappa in San Diego, who highlights the symbolism of traditional Native tattoos. Finally, we explore the creative worlds of sculptor Johnny Bear Contreras and rapper Lloyd Duro, who blend cultural heritage with modern expression.
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