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Change the Narrative.

Change the Future.

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.

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MOVEMENT BUILDING + ORGANIZING

Building capacity to advance Native grassroots efforts

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RESEARCH + ACTION

Contributing to groundbreaking research on key Native issues

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POP CULTURE + MEDIA

Advancing institutional equity for Native peoples in entertainment & media

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NARRATIVE POWER + IMPACT

Growing Native power through storytelling and advocacy

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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.

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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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