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Shoshone-Bannock History in Idaho
PART I OF II: 2008's historic Idaho Democratic Convention, held in Boise, ID, June 12-14, invited Idaho Native American Tribal members from the Shoshone-Bannock/Fort Hall, Shoshone-Paiute/Duck Valley, Nez Perce, and Coeur D'Alene tribal communities to take an active part in the convention activities. On June 12th, the Idaho AFL-CIO hosted a Democratic picnic for convention goers. Mr. Ted Howard, Cultural Resource Director, Duck Valley, spoke to picnic participants about the Shoshone-Paiute-Bannock history in the Boise Valley area. 9:49 minutes.

Part II-Grand Entry, Flag Ceremony and Recessional
All convention tribal members participated in the grand entry at the beginning of the June 13th Idaho Democratic Convention gathering followed by a flag ceremony and presentation by Mr. Lee Juan Tyler, Council Member, Shoshone-Bannock/Fort Hall community. Fort Hall and Duck Valley singers and drummers played songs for the grand entry, flag ceremony and recessional.
9:59 minutes

Native American Prophecy
Narrated by the late Floyd RedCrow Westerman 6:36 minutes

7 Generations
Elder Orin Lyons talks about preparing for the next 7 generations. 8:43 minutes

Actors - Actress: Women of Note: Renae Morriseau

Posted on Sunday, June 08 @ 10:47:57 CDT

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Renae Morriseau, Canadian First Nations actress

Renae Morriseau Saulteaux/Cree
Peguis First Nation, Manitoba
Filmmaker, Actress, Writer

Renae Morriseau is familiar as the character Ellen in the Canadian television series North of 60, but her accomplishments in broadcasting extend far beyond this visible role.

In her determination to ensure that First Nations voices are heard and stories told, Renae's career over the last dozen years has spanned acting, filmmaking, writing, and producing.

Stumble It!

Renae, age 36, was first introduced to television broadcasting when working at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre in Winnipeg.

Her Within the Circle programs, which were shown on the local community cable station, became teaching tools for the centre. Renae went on to co-host, write, and produce segments for First Nations, a nationally broadcast Aboriginal news magazine program.

In 1991, Renae created the Coyote Collective, a group of First Nations producers, directors, technicians, and writers from across Canada who are dedicated to advancing First Nations issues through broadcast television. Her documentaries have won critical acclaim.

In both 1994 and 1995, her work was honoured as best documentary by the Native American Journalists Association.

In 1996, the American Indian Film Festival awarded her a Best Public Service plaque for her documentary, Echoes of the Sister, about First Nations women and breast cancer, and an organization that showcases excellence in Canadian television, CANPRO, awarded her a Silver Medal Award for The Medicine Wheel.

Renae works with young people in leadership workshops and television training. She believes that this generation must take an active role in their communities.

Renae says, "Especially our young women, they need to develop their skills in the ever-changing technology of today's world. It's important to be aware of the technological advances in computer developments and science. These skills are necessary for our communities to be involved with the greater community of Canada."