Identity-Proud Native American
A video poem that honors Anishinaabe heritage. The poem illustrates a young woman’s pride in her culture and hur understanding of her life as Ogichidaakweg. by YaNessa Butcher © 2011 Four Directions Charter School
Identity-Smoke Signals
A funny clip from the movie, Smoke Signals. How to be a real Indian.
If You’re Feeling Depressed
What do I do if I think I’m feeling depressed? As a human being we’re mental, spiritual, and physical beings and we often neglect our spiritual side…. Janet offers some advice on getting help.
Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Getting Help, Improve Your Mood, My Mind, Stress, Suicide, When Life Sucks
I’m Single and I’m Happy
How to be alone. A video by fiilmaker, Andrea Dorfman, and poet/singer/songwriter, Tanya Davis. Davis wrote the beautiful poem and performed in the video which Dorfman directed, shot, animated by hand and edited. The video was shot in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was produced by Bravo!FACT http://www.bravofact.com/
Impact of alcohol
Amelia (Yankton Sioux) talks about the impact of alcohol and how choosing her friends was a big difference in her being able to stay clean.
Impact of drug use
Lyle talks about the potential impacts of drug use on and off the reservation.
Impact of drug use – Amelia
Amelia Zephier (Yankton Sioux) talks about the impact of using drugs.
Impact of Drug Use On Your Life
Two youth share their stories about their past drug and alcohol use. The youth panel was part of the NativeSTAND youth conference in Chehalis, WA, (August 2009).
It’s always a good day to be Indigenous
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference in Chehalis, WA, summer 2009.
Jaecie’s Story
Who’s important in your life? Who makes you happy? Jaecie gives us a glimpse into the people she lets into her life and what makes her happy.