Friday, October 23, 2009

A Conversation with Ryan McMahon




Oct 27, 09 at 9pm EST

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155



Ryan McMahon was born and raised in Fort Frances Ontario. He is from the Treaty 3 Nation and his reserve is the Couchiching First Nation. A member of the Bear Clan, Ryan works with youth to try and heal the youth community by the Arts. As an artist, writer, a powwow singer and men’s traditional dancer, Ryan is happy to demonstrate to youth everywhere the importance of making positive contributions to the health and vitality of Anishinaabe people whenever and where ever possible.

Ryan is a two time National Aboriginal Achievement Award Scholarship winner, and was recognized by the Treaty 3 Nation with a Youth Leadership Award in 2002.

Ryan was named as an Eagle Staff Carrier for the Toronto Aboriginal Community during his time at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (N.C.C.T.) and he was also instrumental in the success of the Visiting Schools Program that promoted Anti-Racism Education and Cultural Awareness while employed with the N.C.C.T..

Ryan’s Anti Racism workshops can be delivered in your community. His workshop “Two Moccasins, Two Worlds” shares a message of hope, education, and Nationhood through cultural understanding.
Ryan McMahon on Twitter

Thursday, October 22, 2009

"Buy Native" Christmas Wish List



In an effort to build better cultural and brand recognition I will present a Christmas Wish List of Native American products to buy from this holidays season. We have an existing market that needs our support.

Native Style Clothing  is owned and operated by vice-president Carmen Davis and Litefoot Enterprises, LLC. Native avant-garde apparel and accessories are available for men, woman and children of all ages.

Since 2002, Native Style Clothing has evolved into Native Style Couture, Native Street Style, Native Style Kids, Native Honey, NDN Goddess. This also includes Litefoot Brand clothing PowWow University and Redvolution.

Carmen Davis was awarded a 'Native American Top 40 under 40' from the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development at the 34th Annual Indian Progress in Business Event.

The brand also has wholesale oppurtunites available with retails outlets in Oregon, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Alberta, Canada.

Native Style and Litefoot on Twitter.

Monday, October 19, 2009

A Conversation with Happy Frejo





October 20, 2009 at 9pm EST

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Happy has her own original band called “Happy Soul Project". She is part of a native non-profit organization known as NVISION who was featured in an 8-part Documentary Series called 4 REAL airing on MTV/Canada, National Geographic & the CW in November of 2008.

One of Happys original songs was also featured in this 4 REAL Episode. She currently resides in Los Angeles pursuing a career in Film, T.V. and Theatre and promotes an Independent Short Film titled “My Darkest Hour” based on the effects of a broken home, which she wrote and directed. Her upcoming projects are finishing her first c.d., publishing a book of her original poetry, and shooting her second project a documentary film on youth.

Happy performs with Kevin Locke Dance Ensemble which is a native dance troupe that travels all over the world conducting workshops and performances. Check out her last performance in LA.

For more information please visit 'Happy Soul Project'. You calso find Happy Frejo on Twitter.