NATV to Focus on Education and Training, Tijer Lily Co on Entertainment

April 29th, 2009 by NATV

For Immediate Release: April 22, 2009
Contact: Tara J. Ryan
Public Affairs Officer
NATV, Native American Television
TJRyan@natv.org
 
NATV to Focus on Education and Training
Tijer Lily Co on Entertainment

 Due to the economy, and in the interest of streamlining our efforts, the organization believes it will be best to continue to represent the Native American Community by directing NATV’s efforts […]

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Joanne Shenandoah tour dates, in Germany.

April 24th, 2009 by blackbird

Samstag 16. Mai 09 Bahnhof Fischbach (near Friedrichshafen on the Lake of Constance = Bodensee)
19 Uhr door open, free seating, 20 Uhr beginning
Eisenbahnstr. 15, 88048 Friedrichshafen
ticketreservation: 07541-44224
Sonntag 17. Mai 09, Theater im Burgbachkeller SOLD OUT
17 Uhr beginning
[…]

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Steve Jarand.com Storytelling

April 24th, 2009 by blackbird

“Wait, relax, be calm, wait until you see the mirror.”
These were the first words I heard as I stepped into the Blauesschimmel studio, Oldenburg, Germany. Then it was suddenly, shrieks, grunts, and sounds of shock.
“Ummfff, awww owww”
“gurrr herrr, hurf”
This is the work of Steve Jarand, he works with half-masks and full masks. His […]

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Drew Hayden Taylor

April 24th, 2009 by blackbird

“I fell asleep to the sound of our Ojibway language, our laughter, our storytelling.” Ojibway writer, Drew Hayden Taylor tells the 300 or so crowd at Phillips University, Marburg, Germany.
“Most new Native writers,” he continues, “write from the perspective of an angry and oppressed people. But, this is what happens when a […]

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Eskimo is a Cree Word.

February 26th, 2009 by blackbird

Is it global warming?
First it was the penguins,
then the polar bears,
and now it’s eskimos.
Ask IKEA. The big blue and yellow comfort giant.
Why? Well you know IKEA, was casting for one of it’s commercials… They were looking for an Eskimo or two. First of all, Eskimo’s don’t like to be called Eskimo’s, because […]

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Forget it, Vanessa: No Leah in Upcoming “New Moon”

January 26th, 2009 by NATV

O.k., so I've been busy, very, very busy and will continue to be for NATV www.natvonline.org and the community.
While I have a second, here's the scoop on Stephenie Meyer's sequel to the blockbuster, Twilight.
In the second installment of the series, New Moon, the Native American character of Leah Clearwater appears in only one scene. While […]

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A New Website and a New Day for NATV and Native America

January 16th, 2009 by NATV

A New Website and a New Day for NATV and Native America
BREAKING NEWS: As you know, this year's Presidential Inauguration is a historic event, especially for our Native American community and the world. 
NATV has the honor and privilege of being the first and only Native American news media source that is covering the […]

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Sam Bradford, Pride of the Cherokee Nation

January 6th, 2009 by buffalohair

If you’re anywhere near Tahelquah, Oklahoma you might be lucky and get a free Sam Bradford tee shirt. It will bare the University of Oklahoma logo, Sam’s number on his jersey and his name proudly written in his native tongue Cherokee. Native American, Sam Bradford has won the exalted Heisman Trophy and the hearts […]

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Johnny and Tonto Fistfight in Hollywood

November 17th, 2008 by Carole Levine

Native moms don’t want their sons to be Tonto.
A demeaning caricature of what mainstream America thinks of “Indians”—obedient, inarticulate and always subservient to the more clever white man. Tonto is Native America’s Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben and Stepin Fetchit; a non-threatening, real life cartoon.
You would reasonably assume that Hollywood, that bastion of all things socially, politically and culturally […]

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NATV Covers the Latest on Campaign ‘08

October 29th, 2008 by NATV

NATV is covering all the latest from Campaign '08, bringing you video coverage and direct responses from the candidates! Videos from Each Campaign ~ Videos soon to be on many websites, especially as things develop. 
Catch the action thus far at:  www.youtube.com/natvonline  with videos of campaign stops with coverage of Senator Barack Obama and Governor […]

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