Native Women Write Conversation Series

Special Event: (panel discussion on Environment, Native Women in Media, the use of film as a tool for social change and sustainability)

Join us as we embark upon this very important transparent conversation, hear from Native Women and our allies; Directors.Producers.Actors.Activists.

Opening Blessing: Julia Bogany Cultural Affair Officer for Tongva Tribe.

Performers: Sarah Koyo Moreno and Lea Sanchez from the Chumash/Smuwic /Tohono O’odham Pima/Mexica nations.

IN PERSON the Panel:

Winona LaDuke

An environmentalist, economist, and writer, known for her work on tribal land claims and preservation, as well as sustainable development.

Joanelle Romero

A media proprietor, an acclaimed actress in film and television, Award winning director, producer, recording artist, singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian. Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences member and founder of Native Women in FILM.

Pearl Means

Business Manager at T.R.E.A.T.Y since 1999 and the Chair of the T.R.E.A.T.Y Ed. Endowment since Oct 2012. Filmmaker. Board of Directors Native Women in FILM. Wife to late Legendary Russell Means.

Keri Pickett

Is an award-winning American photographer, author and filmmaker whose work explores love, family and community.

Shannon Kring

Emmy-winning producer. Internationally acclaimed speaker. Award-winning author. Fearless humanitarian. UN liaison. Honduran Goodwill Ambassador.

** Moderator, Keynote Speaker, Special Guests. To be announced.