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Faith GemmillFaith Gemmill, a Pit River/ Wintu and Neets’aii Gwich’in Athabascan from Arctic Village, Alaska, is a campaign organizer for REDOIL (Resisting Environmental Destruction on Indigenous Lands). Faith previously worked on behalf of the Gwich’in Nation for over ten years as a representative, public spokesperson and Gwich’in Steering Committee staff to address the potential human health and cultural impacts of proposed oil development and production of the birthplace and nursery of the Porcupine Caribou Herd which is located within the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Faith continues as a public spokesperson, press and tribal liaison and human rights advocate. Faith is a current field representative of the International Indian Treaty Council. In this capacity Faith has represented the Gwich’in Nation within appropriate mechanisms of the United Nations to advocate for the recognition of Gwich’in human rights as well as work for the rights and recognition of Indigenous Peoples. Faith also serves on the advisory board of Honor the Earth.
Emmi WhitehorseEmmi Whitehorse (born 1956) is a Native American painter.
She was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico and is a member of the Navajo Nation.
Her paintings are usually oil on paper, mounted on canvas. Her work is represented in public collections throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Uzbekistan and Morocco.
“My work is about and has always been about land, about being aware of our surroundings and appreciating the beauty of nature. I am concerned that we are no longer aware of those. The calm and beauty that is in my work I hope serves as a reminder of what is underfoot, of the exchange we make with nature. Light, space, and color are the axis around which my work evolves.”
Fay Givens & Kay McGowanGivens is executive director of American Indian Services Inc. in Lincoln Park. The office acts as a cultural and resource center. McGowan has a doctorate in cultural anthropology and teaches at Eastern Michigan University.
Beginning in the late 19th century, thousands of children were taken from their parents and put into boarding schools for their entire childhoods.
It was not because of parental neglect or abuse. This scenario happened to thousands of families simply due to their Native American heritage.
The sisters are of Cherokee/Choctaw heritage, and the American Indian culture always has been very important to them. They have made it their mission to tell the stories for those who can’t, and bring awareness about atrocities that happened to their people in their documentary, “Indian School: A Survivor’s Story.”
Caleen SiskCaleen Sisk is the Spiritual Leader and Tribal Chief of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe, who practice their traditional culture and ceremonies in their territory along the McCloud River watershed in Northern California.
Caleen is also a leading voice in raising awareness of the poor human rights conditions suffered by federally unrecognized tribes and unrepresented indigenous peoples around the world.
Dr. Terry MarescaDr. Terry Maresca is a member of the Mohawk tribe, and is a board-certified physician in family medicine. She is a mentor faculty member in the Big Sky College of the School of Medicine. She is also a teacher and former program director of the Seattle Indian Health Board family medicine residency program.
She is the former president of the Association of American Indian Physicians. Her medical practice with the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington combines Western and herbal medicine approaches. She maintains a medicinal herb garden at the clinic, and is a frequent speaker on the subject of combining Western and traditional approaches to health.
Taysha FullerTaysha Fuller was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and grew up on Six Nations Reservation. Taysha is a North American Native. Taysha's mother is Cayuga Nation Wolf Clan, and her father is Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan. Taysha attended Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts College in Toronto, Ontario. Taysha started in the performing arts at a young age taking Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, & Hip Hop. She competed for several years winning many National Dance Championships in the U.S.A. & Canada. Taysha has trained with Acting Coaches in Toronto & Los Angeles. Taysha made her first film at age eight. She has appeared in Television, Films & Radio.
Kelli Brooke HaneyAs the daughter the internationally recognized Native American artist and former Chief of the Seminole Nation, Enoch Kelly Haney, it’s no shock that artistic and bold talent radiate from the ever-inspiring Kelli Brooke. In the early 2000's she formed a rockabilly band with her best friend called The Oh Johnny! Girls and also has a solo music project called Hudson Roar.
Ryneldi BecentiRyneldi Becenti (Navajo) changed the face of women’s basketball when she became the first Native American to play in the WNBA. Becenti, who was inducted into the Hall of Heroes in 1996, was also the first women’s basketball player at Arizona State University to have her jersey retired. Becenti averaged 7.1 assists per game at ASU (1991-93), which remains a Pacific-12 Conference record.
Valerie Red-HorseValerie Red-Horse is an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur and investment banker.
She was born in 1959 in California, USA as Valerie Rochelle Littlestar Red-Horse. She is an actress and director, known for Naturally Native (1998), True Whispers (2002) and Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998).
Alayna Eagle ShieldAlayna held a seat in the National Native Youth Cabinet under the National Congress of American Indians. Three key issues that she addressed on behalf of the Native youth population are the importance of language and culture, bullying, and lack of education. She understands the importance of keeping the language alive. 'Speaking your language is a guide to knowing who you are as a Native', says Alayna.
Juliana Brown Eyes-CliffordJuliana and her husband, Scotti Clifford, have formed the band, 'Scatter Their Own' (which is the English translation for the word Oglala). They travel to various Indian reservations and other parts of the country to play their music. They are self-taught, cannot read music and play what comes out naturally from their hearts. Juliana is inspired to play for the youth and inspire them to branch out and learn about the arts and music which are topics not generally exposed on the reservation. The songs they write are about Mother Earth, social justice and about the Native American culture.
Dr. Maryjo Watson Dr. Mary Jo Watson earned three degrees from the University of Oklahoma including her B.F.A. in Art History, her M.L.S. in Seminole Aesthetics, and her Ph.D. in Native American Art History.
Honors for Dr. Watson include; Paseo Art Association's Lifetime Achievement Award (2010), Regents’ Professorship, University of Oklahoma (2008), the Students’ Choice faculty award (2006); Outstanding Faculty, Center for Student Life-Indian Student Award (2003); Special Recognition for Outstanding Service by Native American Women (2003), Governor’s Art Award for Outstanding Service (2002); Oklahoma Regent’s Award for Superior Teaching (2002), College of Fine arts Outstanding Faculty Award (1997), and Governor’s Arts Award for significant contribution to enhance the arts in Oklahoma (1993).

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