On this episode, I share some of
these updates with a segment I call "NextGen Natives in the News."
This is a mini roundup of things I've come across recently that I
think is worth sharing with NextGen Natives.
NextGen Native has been around
about a year and a half. In that time, we've heard stories from
many amazing people in Indian Country. The fun part about building
this network of NextGen Natives is to see the amazing things that
previous guests continue to do, and learn about cool things that
others are doing who are good candidates to get on the
show.
Jared Yazzie
"http://nextgennative.com/jared-yazzie-oxdx-clothing/">
"font-weight: 400;">Jared Yazzie
"font-weight: 400;">created
"http://www.oxdxclothing.com/">OXDX
clothing. Recently he
was featured on a story by
"http://kjzz.org/content/297780/navajo-fashion-designer-uses-t-shirts-illustrate-native-life">
KJZZ
"font-weight: 400;">radio station in Phoenix. The story discussed
the growth of Native fashion generally and Yazzie's work
specifically. It includes both audio and print.
Jessica Metcalfe & Beyond
Buckskin
Another leader of the fashion
movement in Indian Country is making waves.
"http://nextgennative.com/?s=jessica+metcalfe">
"font-weight: 400;">Jessica Metcalfe
"font-weight: 400;">, founder of
"http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/">
"font-weight: 400;">BeyondBuckskin
"font-weight: 400;">, the online fashion boutique and blog is
opening a
"http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/2016/03/beyond-online-announcing-new-retail-and.html">
retail storefront
in Belcourt, ND. The store will
also include space for artists. The grand opening is May 7. This is
so cool!
Lawyers in the News
Nikke Alex is a third-year law
student at the University of New Mexico. She will graduate this
Spring. Earlier this week, Nikke
"https://twitter.com/nikkealexis/status/724634879703425025">
shared that she is
receiving an award from the school during graduation. It's great to
see that someone that balanced her academics, work, personal
projects, and more is being recognized for her accomplishments.
Congratulations, Nikke!
The other legal news is from
someone I have not met, but their awesome news is worth
sharing. Kamaile Turcan is
Hawaiian and is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of
Law at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Beginning this Summer, she
will
"http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/30940948/us-supreme-court-justice-chooses-uh-law-graduate-to-serve-as-law-clerk">
begin her term as a
clerk for U.S. Supreme
Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. This is huge! Supreme Court clerks
often play a significant role in first drafts of the
decisions rendered by the court, or at least informing their
judge's thinking on key issues. It's a great achievement for Turcan
and a cool opportunity for the court to be exposed directly to
someone with Native ancestry.
Heading to GON? Consider
Rezilience Event
This weekend, ABQ is the place
to be. If you're attending Gathering of Nations be sure to check
out the art event
"http://www.rezartx.com/">
"font-weight: 400;">Rezilience
"font-weight: 400;">. The event is being organized by, among
others,
"http://nextgennative.com/warren-montoya-eric-manolito-rezonate-art/">
Warren Montoya
I believe. Warren held a similar
event last year and this one seems to be bigger.
