BUILDING POWER FOR NATIVE PEOPLES
IllumiNative is a Native woman-led racial and social justice organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of—and challenging the narrative about—Native peoples.
Change the Narrative.
Change the Future.
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POP CULTURE + MEDIA
Advancing institutional equity for Native peoples in entertainment & media
ILLUMINATIVE ANNOUNCES NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP & EXPANSION
We’re proud to announce a visionary executive team to lead the organization in its next phase of expansion and growth, which includes oversight of the non-profit organization, IllumiNative, INC., as well as IllumiNative Media, LLC, a brand new media and production company.
ILLUMINATIVE STATEMENT ON THE CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
At IllumiNative, we are devastated by the violence, the taking of hostages, loss of life, and the suffering of innocent people as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. We have had numerous conversations internally and externally with our partners to determine how IllumiNative can best use our voice to have a positive impact on this international humanitarian crisis given our U.S.-focused mission.
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NATIVE POWER IS PEOPLE POWER
Native Power is a tradition of excellence that we recognize and celebrate every day. From contributions to arts & entertainment, sports, science, civics, and beyond, Native people continue to shape our world and enrich our everyday experiences. Help us amplify Native Power by sharing this video with your friends and followers, and by signing up for IllumiNative’s newsletter, where you’ll find more ways to uplift the voices and perspectives of Indigenous peoples.
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THE TIME IS NOW
THE POWER OF NATIVE REPRESENTATION IN ENTERTAINMENT
This guide can serve as a resource for writers, producers, directors, creators, and others in the entertainment industry who seek to develop accurate stories and characters by and about Native peoples in television, film, and other forms of media.
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