ABOUT US
Acknowledgements
The following individuals and organizations contributed to the design and development of We R Native. Some were there in the early stages, as we brainstormed and planned. Others wrote, edited, and refined webpages. Many others shared special photos, videos, stories, and links.
We thank you all for your generosity and support in bringing this endeavor to fruition!
We give special thanks to the
Inspire USA Foundation, whose insight and support saved us immeasurable time and energy.
Shoshone Bannock Tribe: Stephanie A. Moss, Amanda Rowsell, Nichole Hildebrandt;
Anna Armstrong, Kalispel Tribe;
Anthony "Thosh" Collins, Thoshography;
Chemawa Indian School, Ryan Cox, Karen Serna;
INDIG: Ben Jenkins, Christine Edgington, Victor Pascual, DGTL/NVJO;
Benjamin Grignon, Menominee Indian High School;
Ben Nielson, Utah Navajo Health System, Inc.;
Donna Noonan, Oregon Public Health Division, Youth Suicide Prevention;
National Congress of American Indians: Bernida M. Humetewa, Terra Branson;
NW Film Center: Ellen Thomas, Brian Lindstrom, Sue Arbuthnot, Brian Yazzie;
Wisdom of the Elders: Rose High Bear, Fox Blackhorn-Delph;
Evonne Bennett-Barnes, Office of Minority Health;
Robert Laygo: RLpotograpiya;
Northern Dine Youth Committee;
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Delight E. Satter, Melissa A. Habel;
National Native American AIDS Prevention Center: Robert Foley, Tony Aaron Fuller, Hannabah Blue;
Jami Bartgis, National Council of Urban Indian Health;
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium: Connie Jessen, Taija Revels;
Native Wellness Institute: Jillene Joseph, Jay La Plant;
Kiliii Fish, Kiliii Fish Photography;
Laken Nedved, Boys & Girls Club of the Missouri River Area;
Megan Gregory, SEARHC;
Indian Health Service: Scott Giberson, Lisa Neel, Scott Tulloch, Lori de Ravello, Donnie Lee, Jennifer S. Behnke, Michelle Sobel;
Salish Kootenai College: Niki Graham, Rosie Matt;
Josie Raphaelito, Center for Native American Youth;
Rebekka Meyer, FirstPic, Inc.;
Inspire USA Foundation: Susan G. Keys, Anastasia Goodstein;
Staff of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, including Summer Interns: Devonte Casey and Sarah Hull;
NARA: Shane Lopez-Johnston, Solomon Trimble, Sheya Riverd;
Tracy Rector, Longhouse Media/Native Lens;
Seprieono Locario, National Indian Health Board;
Staff at Hamilton Studios, Lee-Ann Foster, Misty Lynn Ellingburg, Tommy Chesbro, Joseph Rockboy, Richard Getchell, Ah-in-nist Sipes, Amelia Zephier, Angel Wilson, Anthony Edenshaw, Arabella Zephier, Ashleigh Coser, Bill Martin, Barbara Franks, Carmen Klinekole, Char James, Chloe Tiger, Cierra Keen, Dakota Matt, Davian Zephier, Dirk Whitebreast, Donnie Wetzel Jr., Erika Arpan, Erika Yellowhair, Jamie Paddock, Janet Stevenson, Jake Roberts, Jeremiah Simmons, Jeri Brunoe, Kristie Johnson, Lanelle Longhair, Lyle Claw, Maurice Lester, McClellan Hall, Morning Rae, Promise Mace, Ron Lesourd, Rob Sanderson Jr., Sarah Jo Schilling, Shante Hudson, Steven Funston, Tanika Rodriguez, Tessa Baldwin, Trenton Little George, Vance Home Gun, Vanessa Early...
And so many others!