Stories Archive - Native Lens

WÍICHKɄ PAA TUKWA PɄNI WɄNI (Stand, Looking Toward the Future)

Experimental, First time filmmaker, Native Lens Media Fellowship, Nature/Environment, Non-fiction, Youth

WÍICHKɄ PAA TUKWA PɄNI WɄNI (Stand, Looking Toward the Future) draws a parallel between the Ute Circle of Life and the Southern Ute practice of electing tribal royalty to act as young leaders for the tribe. As the colors and significance of each season mark the film’s chapters, the 2023-2024 Southern Ute Royalty speak on the value of preserving cultural traditions and serving as ambassadors for their people.

Rainbow Youth Rising

First time filmmaker, Indigenous Activism, Native Lens Media Fellowship, Non-fiction, Youth

In Durango, Colorado the Rainbow Youth Center provides space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to build a safe and inclusive community. RYC Executive Director Xander Hughes shares their own story of finding community, and how it aligns with the importance of the Center to the region.

WÍICHKɄ PAA TUKWA PɄNI WɄNI (Stand, Looking Toward the Future)

Rainbow Youth Rising

Cheating Ain’t Easy

Hi, My Name is Lilliana

Ha Txan Tsi. An Ka Li (We Come Home After)

MMIR Exhibit at Fort Lewis

Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Four Corners

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WÍICHKɄ PAA TUKWA PɄNI WɄNI (Stand, Looking Toward the Future)

Rainbow Youth Rising

Cheating Ain’t Easy

Hi, My Name is Lilliana

Ha Txan Tsi. An Ka Li (We Come Home After)

MMIR Exhibit at Fort Lewis

Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Four Corners