American Indian Report - August 2008 - (Page 25)

task when confronted with our marginalization in society and the absence of our values, images and languages in the mainstream media. But thanks to modern technology and improved economic conditions, tribes are now empowered to create their own media,” said Navajo filmmaker and workshop instructor Nanobah Becker. Fellow instructor Annabel Wong, a member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, who has taught video production at workshops across the country with the American Indian Film Institute’s Tribal Touring Program, said, “Media making by tribal people is not a novelty nor is it just entertainment. It is an expression of tribal culture itself. Media making is not a privilege, it is a necessity.” “We really wanted to reach out to encourage young people to get into media making, and this year’s workshop production of student works accomplished that,” said Falk, who is also associate curator at the Arizona State Museum. “Feedback was universally positive — empowerment — a sense of accomplishment that attendees could do something they didn’t think they could do before the workshop.” As one of the supporting sponsors, the NMAI is reportedly looking at this summer’s pilot with the potential for replication nationally. “As we shared our Showcase goals with the NMAI, it became clear we shared an interest in encouraging development of Native community filmmakers, hence this year’s launch of the Native Youth Filmmaking Workshop as a pilot project. Work created by the students in the July workshop will be submitted for possible inclusion in screenings of work done by Native youth on a national level. once we feel we have a smooth and effective operation, we will present it to NMAI for replication elsewhere,” Westover said. n recover what you’re entitled to! Have your iNDirEcT cOsT prOpOsALs prepared by our team of professionals and get the funding you deserve. Be prepared for the new 2008 requirements, including: n The removal of council stipends/salaries from the IDC pool n Increased scrutiny of legal fees n More rigid interpretation of oMB-A-87 n Scrutiny of exclusions from the base For information on how we can assist you in preparing your indirect cost proposal, contact Richard Phelps at richard.phelps@falmouthinstitute.com or call 800-992-4489. American Indian Report August 2008 2 http://www.falmouthinstitute.com http://www.law.asu.edu/

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American Indian Report - August 2008 Contents Notes from Indian Country Congress: Activity from the Hill Navajo Elder Recognized for Fighting for Voting Rights Water Rights — A Long, Hard Battle Well Worth Fighting Native Youth Share Creator’s Game with International Community Rancheria Restores Traditional Ecosystem on Purchased Land Grants: EDA — Investing in Tribal Economic Development Native Eyes Film Showcase Entices Youth into Media BlogRoll

American Indian Report - August 2008

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