"Think, then, what must be the effect of the sight of you and your people, whom we have at no time seen, astride the fierce brutes, your horses, entering with such speed and fury into my country...things altogether new, as to strike awe and terror into our hearts." -
Chief of Ichisis -1540
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
NARF Launches New Young Artists Book for Native Rights
Denver, CO —The Native American Rights Fund in partnership with Fulcrum Publishing has recently published a visually stunning tribute to young Native American artists and their progressive visions. A collection of artwork from around the country, Visions for the Future: A Celebration of Young Native American Artists, shares unique views on the 21st century. These works capture the vivid emergence taking shape in the Native American art world and includes writings by the young artists on their perspectives on Native rights, Native art, and the future of Indian country.
Visions for the Future is based on the annual art show of the same name, sponsored by the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The goal of the art show is to raise awareness for NARF’s work and to bridge generations and communities in the struggle for Native American rights through the celebration of contemporary Native American art and culture. Exploring topics such as resistance, perseverance, pride, media coverage, and legacy, the artists in these pages will be important names to watch.
Visions for the Future contains:
*14 featured artists in their favorite medium (songs, painting, photography)
*Artist background and artistic statement
*Introductory essays about contemporary Native American art, where the movement is heading, and the continuing struggle for Native rights
*Explanations by the artists of the featured works
“The imagery of tribal life in these pages is both contemporary combat and revered allegiance. In collection of innovative painting, sketches, digital art, existing stereotypes are confronted, new perceptions are challenged, and a history of survival is championed. Although no single song, painting, or photograph can entirely express what centuries of catastrophe has done to tribes, they can teach everyone who views them about the valiant efforts fought and won, born from an era that has reignited a vision for the future.”—Jenni Ghahate-Monet, journalist (excerpt from Visions for the Future).
A portion of book sales will benefit the non-profit legal and advocacy work of NARF. To purchase a copy of this book, click here: https://secure2.convio.net/narf/site/Ecommerce/1853588414?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=1901&store_id=1101&JServSessionIdr005=o3o5i3yno3.app6b
Visions for the Future is based on the annual art show of the same name, sponsored by the Native American Rights Fund (NARF). The goal of the art show is to raise awareness for NARF’s work and to bridge generations and communities in the struggle for Native American rights through the celebration of contemporary Native American art and culture. Exploring topics such as resistance, perseverance, pride, media coverage, and legacy, the artists in these pages will be important names to watch.
Visions for the Future contains:
*14 featured artists in their favorite medium (songs, painting, photography)
*Artist background and artistic statement
*Introductory essays about contemporary Native American art, where the movement is heading, and the continuing struggle for Native rights
*Explanations by the artists of the featured works
“The imagery of tribal life in these pages is both contemporary combat and revered allegiance. In collection of innovative painting, sketches, digital art, existing stereotypes are confronted, new perceptions are challenged, and a history of survival is championed. Although no single song, painting, or photograph can entirely express what centuries of catastrophe has done to tribes, they can teach everyone who views them about the valiant efforts fought and won, born from an era that has reignited a vision for the future.”—Jenni Ghahate-Monet, journalist (excerpt from Visions for the Future).
A portion of book sales will benefit the non-profit legal and advocacy work of NARF. To purchase a copy of this book, click here: https://secure2.convio.net/narf/site/Ecommerce/1853588414?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=1901&store_id=1101&JServSessionIdr005=o3o5i3yno3.app6b
Judge finds whalers guilty
Last 2 Makah members charged in rogue hunt had waived jury trial
By: Paul Shukovsky
TACOMA -- A federal judge Monday found two Makah tribal members guilty of hunting and killing a gray whale.
Wayne Johnson and Andy Noel waived a jury trial and stipulated to the basic facts of the rogue hunt in September, admitting that they killed the protected marine mammal. Magistrate Judge J. Kelley Arnold then swiftly found the pair guilty.
The move by Johnson and Noel, who now intend to appeal, was prompted by Arnold's pretrial ruling last week barring a defense based on religious liberty protected by the First Amendment.
"There is no reason to go through a jury trial when we won't be allowed to present our defense," said Noel's attorney, Jack Fiander.
"We admitted it was us -- we admitted we hunted a whale -- so we can get on with the appeal," Fiander said.
At sentencing June 20, Johnson and Noel face up to a year in jail for both the violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and conspiring to do so.
The Makah tribe -- with both Johnson and Noel on the crew -- in 1999 legally took a whale for the first time in more than 70 years. But the tribe, at the extreme Northwest tip of the continental United States, has been unable to hunt again because of court challenges by animal rights activists that forced the federal government to conduct lengthy environmental reviews of the hunt.
More of the controversy can be found here: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/358080_makah08.html
By: Paul Shukovsky
TACOMA -- A federal judge Monday found two Makah tribal members guilty of hunting and killing a gray whale.
Wayne Johnson and Andy Noel waived a jury trial and stipulated to the basic facts of the rogue hunt in September, admitting that they killed the protected marine mammal. Magistrate Judge J. Kelley Arnold then swiftly found the pair guilty.
The move by Johnson and Noel, who now intend to appeal, was prompted by Arnold's pretrial ruling last week barring a defense based on religious liberty protected by the First Amendment.
"There is no reason to go through a jury trial when we won't be allowed to present our defense," said Noel's attorney, Jack Fiander.
"We admitted it was us -- we admitted we hunted a whale -- so we can get on with the appeal," Fiander said.
At sentencing June 20, Johnson and Noel face up to a year in jail for both the violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and conspiring to do so.
The Makah tribe -- with both Johnson and Noel on the crew -- in 1999 legally took a whale for the first time in more than 70 years. But the tribe, at the extreme Northwest tip of the continental United States, has been unable to hunt again because of court challenges by animal rights activists that forced the federal government to conduct lengthy environmental reviews of the hunt.
More of the controversy can be found here: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/358080_makah08.html
Powwow brings diverse community
By: Melissa Oveson
Dancers adorned with brightly colored feathers, images of animals and beadwork moved as a drum circle kept a constant beat. Some dancers moved gently with the assistance of canes, while others -- too young to dance alone -- held on to the hands of others.
Despite differences in age, all participants came together Friday and Saturday for one reason: to dance for Mother Earth at the powwow.
Numerous tribes came together from across the state for two days of dancing and competition at the 36th annual Intertribal Pow Wow hosted at the U. Dancing to the beats of six drum circles, participants took to the Union Ballroom floor to celebrate an American Indian tradition of honoring the Earth through dance. Competitions in various dance styles were held for all ages, including 6-year-old children.
Nita Bailey, a Salt Lake City resident and member of the Navajo tribe, watched her three children compete in the events. Although her children regularly compete at powwows in Utah, Bailey said she always gets a little nervous when they perform. She said two of her children hold titles for mini queen and king for Hawaiian Tropic, awards they received at past powwows.
Although she attends the powwows to watch her children, she said she thinks the event is important for the community to participate in.
Get the whole story here: http://media.www.dailyutahchronicle.com/media/storage/paper244/news/2008/04/08/News/Powwow.Brings.Diverse.Community-3309324.shtml
Dancers adorned with brightly colored feathers, images of animals and beadwork moved as a drum circle kept a constant beat. Some dancers moved gently with the assistance of canes, while others -- too young to dance alone -- held on to the hands of others.
Despite differences in age, all participants came together Friday and Saturday for one reason: to dance for Mother Earth at the powwow.
Numerous tribes came together from across the state for two days of dancing and competition at the 36th annual Intertribal Pow Wow hosted at the U. Dancing to the beats of six drum circles, participants took to the Union Ballroom floor to celebrate an American Indian tradition of honoring the Earth through dance. Competitions in various dance styles were held for all ages, including 6-year-old children.
Nita Bailey, a Salt Lake City resident and member of the Navajo tribe, watched her three children compete in the events. Although her children regularly compete at powwows in Utah, Bailey said she always gets a little nervous when they perform. She said two of her children hold titles for mini queen and king for Hawaiian Tropic, awards they received at past powwows.
Although she attends the powwows to watch her children, she said she thinks the event is important for the community to participate in.
Get the whole story here: http://media.www.dailyutahchronicle.com/media/storage/paper244/news/2008/04/08/News/Powwow.Brings.Diverse.Community-3309324.shtml
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
.JPG)
