Support Navajo-Made Film, Monster Slayer
indiegogo.comfrom their Indiegogo page:
The Monster Slayer Project is a contemporary visual retelling of the story of the Navajo Hero Twins, Monster Slayer and Born for Water. This project attempts to explore who these figures might be today, and what foes they might face. Our film is set in a small town on the Navajo Nation and follows our protagonists, Shondiin and Nathan Yazzie as they follow in the footsteps of the legendary Hero Twins to gain the ability to defeat fearsome monsters that have been emerging from the wilderness, and to solve the mystery of their origin.
Our film seeks to bring the story of the twins to a younger generation, and to create mainstream images of native characters who are strong, self-reliant, and motivated heroes. We want to make something that will appeal to a large audience, but especially to youth from the Four Corners region…The end goal of this project is the production of a feature film or television series to be produced in the Gallup area, and on the Navajo Nation. By melding the ancient storytelling traditions of the southwest with current revolutions in digital image-making and special effects, we seek to bring these characters to life.
3 days left to save Pe' Sla and just 12% of goal raised
indiegogo.comEDIT 2: The Tribes of the Great Sioux Nation are going to continue to try to fund-raising to secure Pe’ Sla so as to ensure that this land is never in danger of facing development again. So please continue to signal boost and donate if you can! :)
EDIT: THE AUCTION OF PE’ SLA HAS BEEN CANCELED! This is HUGE news!! This does not mean Pe’ Sla is safe as it is still under the control of those who wished to sell it in the first place. Ideally, it would be wonderful if the Sioux Nation could still buy this land so it could forever remain safe from development. Thank you to EVERYONE who spread this around and chipped in. You are AMAZING, tumblr!
Pe’ Sla is an area in the Black Hills of South Dakota (just west of Rapid City) that is considered by the Lakota people to be the Center and heart of everything that is. It is part of our creation story. It is a sacred place. We perform certain ceremonies at Pe’ Sla which sustain the Lakota way of life and keep the universe in harmony. This area is currently owned by the Reynolds family. They plan to auction off almost 2,000 acres on August 25, 2012 to the highest bidder. It is likely that the state of South Dakota will put a road directly through Pe’ Sla and open up this sacred place for development.
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BREAKING: Pe' Sla Fund Drive Extended by 17 Days
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Native American Student Denied Diploma, Fined $1000 for Feather in Cap
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ATMORE, Ala. (WPMI) - An Escambia Academy High School student said she was denied a diploma and fined $1,000 for wearing an eagle feather at her graduation.
For 17-year-old Chelsey Ramer, graduating on May 23 was supposed to be a joyous occasion.
“I was excited,” said Ramer.
It has been more than a week, and she still does not have her diploma. She said it is all because of her feather.
“They told me that if I wore it that they would pull me off the field,” said Ramer.
The eagle feather is part of her Native American Heritage. Ramer is of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians. She wanted to wear the feather as a show of pride for her heritage.
“Being honored with a feather for graduation is a wonderful experience. It’s a lot more than showing off your culture. It has ties into our spirituality as well,” Ramer’s former teacher Alex Alvarez.
According to a school contract, Ramer must pay a $1,000 fine to get her diploma and transcripts.
“I don’t think it’s fair at all. I feel like its discrimination,” Ramer stated.
The contract states, “Students and staff shall not wear extraneous items during graduation exercises unless approved by the administration.”
Ramer stated she asked the Headmaster at the time for permission to wear the eagle feather.
“She told us we could not wear our feathers,” said Ramer.
Shortly after inquiring, Ramer said she was told she must sign the dress code contract to walk on graduation.
Ramer stated, “I never signed it,”
Instead, she still walked across the stage proudly with her feathers and family’s support.
“It was worth it. It means a lot to me,” said Ramer.
