SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - A Western Washington tribe is now in the broadcasting business.
The Tulalip Tribe in Snohomish County has its own TV station. It's called KANU TV and it is the first and only nationally broadcast tribal network.
Shelly Lacy hosts "The General Manager's Report," one of several programs airing 24/7 over the web on www.kanutv.com.
"We do a report that talks about what happened the last week, what are upcoming events," said Shelly Lacy.
Niki Cleary reports for Northwest Indian News, one of the shows on KANU TV.
"This is an opportunity for our people to tell our stories, our way," she said. "It's a huge leap ... it means that not only are we reaching our neighbors right here in Marysville, we're reaching neighbors across the nation."
TV shows, movies and high school sports are also broadcast, in addition to brief lessons in native languages. Tribal member Rachel Johnston watches from her home in Florida.
"This is a way for them to be able to keep that connection and know what's happening here," Lacy said.
While don't have to worry about ratings at this station, they do hope moving KANU TV onto the web will have more people watching.
New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, will present their "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop at the New York Open Center, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, (4 consecutive sessions: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/4), 8:00pm to 10:00pm. With its unique, enchanting sound, the contemporary Native American flute has become increasingly popular, not only as a purely musical instrument, but as an ideal tool to enhance relaxation, meditation and healing. Gera Clark and John Sarantos have taught countless students of all ages. Most have never played an instrument before and are amazed how simple it is to learn. Learn basic and advanced fingering techniques that allow you to create beautiful songs without any knowledge of music theory needed. Discover how easy it is to use different blowing techniques to enhance playing and create songs that will help bring healing and peace to ourselves and others.
The "Learn To Play Native American Flute - For Healing and Inner Peace" Workshop is a weekly course scheduled to run 4 consecutive sessions, Tuesdays, February 12 - March 4, (2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/4), 8:00pm - 10:00pm. Cost of the workshop is $120 for Open Center Members and $130 for non-members. Note: A high-quality $65 cedar flute will be available for $35 for registrants who pre-order one week before the class. There will be a Free Introductory Class on Tuesday, February 5, at 8:00pm. For workshop information, contact the New York Open Center directly at 212-219-2527 (ext. 2) or via the web at http://www.opencenter.org.
ABOUT NIGHTDANCERS: New York City based composer/flautists Gera Clark and John Sarantos, known collectively as NightDancers, enjoy sharing instrumental flute music with a unique style that takes listeners on a musical journey . . . painting sound pictures with original contemporary Native American flute songs - successfully capturing the soothing, mystical and healing qualities which are the heart and soul of Native American flute music. Clark, an RN, has been teaching flute in the tradition of her Native American flute mentors, Franc Menusan, John Rainer Jr. and R. Carlos Nakai. She started New York City's Miracle House Flute Circle where she works with cancer patients and also runs workshops with music partner John Sarantos. Mr. Sarantos has facilitated contemporary Native American flute workshops from coast to coast for over 13 years. For 10 summers he has worked with Ken Light and R. Carlos Nakai at the Renaissance of the Native American Flute workshop in Montana and has also written six songbooks for the native flute. NightDancers released its debut CD entitled, "MONTANA CROSSINGS" in 2007.
View the NightDancers Online Press Kit at: http://www.sonicbids.com/NightDancers
Visit the NightDancers Website at: http://www.nightdancersmusic.com
ABOUT THE NEW YORK OPEN CENTER: The New York Open Center, now it its 24th year, is a non-profit educational and cultural center dedicated to offering educational programs and cultural events that expand the mind, nurture the body and awaken the spirit. Workshops, classes, lectures, conferences and professional trainings are offered, led by teachers of wisdom, passion and skill. Thousands have passed through the Open Center's doors finding fresh intellectual perspectives, paths of healing, deepening of their spiritual lives and new careers that allow them to be of service and express their true calling.
Visit The New York Open Center online at: http://www.opencenter.org
The National Museum of the American Indian's Film and Video Center invites filmmakers ages 2 to 25 to create a two-minute short film that illustrates what giving thanks means to them.
Show them how you express your appreciation through your short film!
They are looking for all types of films -- narrative (fiction), documentary (non-fiction), experimental, etc. -- you may submit multiple entries but each entry must be two minutes or shorter in length.
Films selected will be shown during the month of November by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
Entries must be received by October 1, 2007. Entries become the property of the National Museum of the American Indian and will not be returned.
For information on terms and conditions and how to obtain an entry form please contact Film and Video Program Assistant Sierra Ornelas at ornelass@si.edu or call (202) 633-6695 or visit us at www.nativenetworks.si.edu.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 October 2007 )
Tourquoise Rose - The Movie Showing In Tempe, AZ On July 18th
Tourquoise Rose the movie is an independent film by Holt Hamilton Productions and is for all audiences. Its beautiful and inspiring story circles around the life of an urban Navajo college co-ed who finds herself caught between the modern and traditional worlds. The story is inspiring for Native youth who are seeking cultural identity in this fast-paced world.
There will be two shows only at 7 PM and 9 PM on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at the Harkins Theatre at the new TEMPE MARKETPLACE on the northeast corner of McClintock and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, Arizona. It's on the southwest area of Loop 202 and Loop 101.
Advance tickets are $7.50 and will be sold at the Fry Bread House and Drumbeat Indian Arts in Phoenix and at the Arizona Native Frybread (www.aznativefrybread.com) in Mesa. $9.50 at the door.
Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Both shows are expected to be sold-out.
The two lead stars, Natasha Kaye Johnson and Deshava Apachee along with other cast and crew members, including the director and producers will attend each show to host a question and answer session after each show.
Native Voice Film Festival 2006 to give "Building Bridges Through Media" award to Terrence Malick's film, THE NEW WORLD
Festival dates are OCTOBER 27 - 30 in Rapid City, South Dakota
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – The Native Voice Film Festival, which will take place October 27 - 30 in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, today announced that their annual "Building Bridges Through Media" award for 2006 will be given to Terrence Malick's recent film, THE NEW WORLD. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 p.m. at the Elks Theatre.
This "Building Bridges Through Media" distinction is given to ONE non-Native production each year that shows exemplary work in the telling of a Native American story.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - A Western Washington tribe is now in the broadcasting business. 
