Georgina Lightning Nominee For 2010 EPIC Awards 'Emerging Artist'

The White House Project 2010 EPIC Awards 'Emerging Artist' category includes filmmaker Georgina Lightning for Older Than America. Deadline for voting ends March 22 at 11:59 PM.

Older Than America is the story of a daughter who has visions of her mothers experiences at a Catholic boarding school that reflects the physical, emotional and sexual abuse that was endured by Native American and First Nations people more than 35 years ago.

The White House Project is a (501) (c) 3 that is geared towards woman leadership in all communities and sectors.

Red Works Studio Second Online Auction

Bidding started yesterday on this 24 x 36 autographed print. The image is from 2007 Gathering Of Nations grand entry. Its the first inscribed poster of this size and the company watermark will not be displayed on the end product. Auction closes Monday, March 1 just before midnight.

“The goal behind my work is to not only empower, inspire and promote our beautiful Native cultures, but to also make art accessible to our people. So I host an auction every few months based on votes submitted by website visitors. So really it’s the people who drive what gets auctioned and this particular image had the most votes this time around. I root for certain images to get a boost in votes, because I certainly have favourites, and I’m glad this particular image made it to the the Top 10 spot. It was shot at the 2007 Gathering of Nations during the first Grand Entry. It’s been a lot of people’s favourite, so bidding should get interesting in the next few days.” says Red Works Studio owner Nadya Kwandibens.

Nadya created a series called Concrete Indians that reflects the urban indian experience. The series has also grown into a social networking site. Red Works Studio also provides services for portraits, events and products to name a few.

A Conversation with Adam Beach

A Conversation with Adam Beach

1/09/2010 6/9p Eastern

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Adam Beach, a First Nation native, has joined the HBO Original Series ‘Big Love’ as the character 'Tommy Flute'. Season 4 premiere’s January 10, 9P.

His career spans over 20 years and he’s starred in some of Indian Country’s biggest and most popular hit movies like Smoke Signals, Flags Of Our Fathers and Windtalkers.

A Conversation with Shane Yellowbird

A Conversation with Shane Yellowbird

Nov 12, 09 at 6/9 Est

Call-in Number: (646) 595-3155

Shane Yellowbird returns to the forefront of the Canadian country music scene with his highly anticipated sophomore album, It's About Time. Two full years in the making, and a true labour of love, It's About Time promises an exciting new collection of tunes, both true to the caliber of music that Yellowbird fans have come to appreciate, and yet explorative of a new side of this talented artist not yet seen.

"It's About Time is more about me than my first record, if that makes sense," says Yellowbird. "Going into the studio, I had a real vision of what I wanted this album to be. I've made sure to record songs that really spoke to me. Each lyric and melody says something to me or about me. I'll leave that up to the listener to decide which is which!"

The new album release on November 17th, 2009 - on On Ramp Records / EMI Music Canada - will coincide with Yellowbird's first appearance on the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The performance will also mark Yellowbird’s entrance to the US market, with plans to release his music and videos in America in 2010.

A Conversation with Ryan McMahon

A Conversation with Ryam 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.
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