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Charlene TetersAs a teacher, artist and activist, Spokane tribal member Charlene Teters challenges portrayals of Indian people as objects, mascots and stereotypes, seeking to create a shift from the dehumanization of native people in pop culture, media and sports.
Charmaine White FaceCharmaine White Face, or Zumila Wobaga, is a teacher, activist, and elder of the Oglala Sioux Nation. She also works at the international level in support of recognition of human rights of indigenous peoples all over the world. She is the spokesperson for the Teton Sioux Nation Treaty Council.
Alexandrea SchulteA Native American Professional golfer from the
Northern Ute Tribe, she graduated in 2010 from
the University of Arkansas. She had a full golf scholarship, was a 4 year starter including 4 SEC
Championships, 4 NCAA Regional, and 1 NCAA Championship appearances. She finished among
career leaders in many historical statistics.
Lois Ellen FrankA Santa Fe, New Mexico based Native American Chef, Native American foods historian, culinary anthropologist, author and photographer, Lois Ellen Frank's first career experiences were as a professional cook and organic gardener. Ms. Frank has spent over 20 years documenting the foods and life ways of Native American communities throughout the Southwest writing and photographing many articles and papers on the topic.
Elisapee SheutiapikElisapee Sheutiapik served as mayor of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. She won the mayoral election in 2003, defeating the incumbent mayor John Matthews by 40 votes, and was acclaimed to a second term in 2006. On 19 October 2009, Sheutiapik won a third term as mayor of Iqaluit.
Roberta Reyes CorderoRoberta Reyes Cordero of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, is a cultural ambassador and conflict resolution professional. For nearly twenty years she has been actively pursuing ways to give tribal people a voice in coastal marine planning in California. Aided by her efforts, the Chumash Nation has reestablished a connection to its canoeing and seafaring roots, which has led to a resurgence of the Chumash language, the preparation of Native foods, creation of art, and a reestablishment of family connections among tribal members.
Dr. Ofelia ZepedaZepeda is a professor of linguistics at the University of Arizona and is well known for her efforts in the preservation of her native language and to promote literacy in it. She is also known for her work as a consultant and advocate on behalf of a number of American indigenous languages. Her book A Papago Grammar is the standard textbook used to teach the Tohono O'odham language.
LaDonna HarrisLaDonna Vita Tabbytite Harris (born 1931) is a Comanche social activist from Oklahoma. She is the founder and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity (AIO), is a remarkable statesman and national leader who has enriched the lives of thousands. She has devoted her life to building coalitions that create change. She has been a consistent and ardent advocate on behalf of Tribal America.
Annie Dodge WaunekaAnnie Dodge Wauneka (April 11, 1910 – November 10, 1997) was an influential member of the Navajo Nation as member of the Navajo Nation Council. As a member and three term head of the Council's Health and Welfare Committee, she worked to improve the health and education of the Navajo. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963.
Maria Montoya MartinezFew craft artists can claim the worldwide honor and fame bestowed upon Maria Martinez during her lifetime. This modest, traditional, Pueblo woman received honorary degrees from major universities, countless medals and citations from governments and institutions, and special invitations to the White House from four different Presidents. She was one of the most famous craft artists in the world.
Sandra OsawaA member of the Makah Indian Nation in Washington State, Sandra Sunrising Osawa has been an independent producer longer than any other Native American in the country. She was the first Native American independent to produce for commercial television with an information series on Native Americans that aired in 1975 on NBC. She was the recipient of an Outstanding Producer Award for the ten-part series. She currently heads her own production company, Upstream Productions in Seattle.
Pablita VelardePablita Velarde (1918 – 2006) born Tse Tsan (Tewa, "Golden Dawn") was an American painter.
Velarde was born on Santa Clara Pueblo near Española, New Mexico. After the death of her mother when Pablita was about five years old, she and two of her sisters were sent to St Catherine's Indian School in Santa Fe. At the age of fourteen, she was accepted to Dorothy Dunn's Santa Fe Studio Art School. She became one of the most accomplished Native American painters of her generation, with solo exhibitions throughout the United States, including her native New Mexico.

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