Lisa and Shannon Martin were married (four times!) in 2018 and consider themselves #REZbians. Lisa (Bird Clan) is an enrolled member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma and began service with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan in 2017 as a Strategic Grants Specialist. Lisa is a Medical Anthropologist […]
Join the hosts and featured young artists from the Association’s 98th Annual Meeting & Showcase of Young and Emerging Native Artists as we discuss staying #ClosetoCulture, what it is like to be a Native artist, and the future of Native art and performing. Our Talking Circle guests will include: Tommy […]
Join #REDHOOPTALK this Sunday as we discuss the joy and challenges being Indigenous and working on Indian Country issues. Working in Indian Country is not always the easiest job. What does it mean to be Indigenous and work on behalf of Native Nations? COLLEEN MEDICINE is Ojibwe and a citizen […]
Patrick Del Percio (Cherokee/Italian/Irish descent) is a Cherokee language instructor, translator, and writer dedicated to the revitalization and perpetuation of the Cherokee language. Patrick holds a degree in International Studies from DePaul University in Chicago, and holds a certificate to teach the Cherokee language through the Cherokee Nation. Residing in […]
On November 21, 2021, the Association on American Indian Affairs held its 98th Annual Membership Meeting “Envisioning our Future” and showcased young and emerging Native artists to celebrate its 98 years supporting Indian Country programs. Co-hosts of Envisioning our Future” are Cheyenne/Arapaho author TOMMY ORANGE, Colville/Salish-Kootenai/Cherokee actor KIMBERLY GUERRERO, and […]
