Collaboration
Artistic
Image of a collaborative piece titled “Pȟahíŋ” - image courtesy of Racing Magpie. In 2017 “Responsibilities and Obligations: Understanding Mitákuye Oyásʼiŋ” opened at Racing Magpie located in Rapid City, SD. I continue to collaborate with Racing Magpie co-owner and artist Mary Bordeaux.
Organizational
In 2016 I became involved with the Cornerstone Theatre Company as a community performer for Larissa FastHorse’s Urban Rez directed by Michael Garces. I have served as a Board Member since 2018. Image taken during 2016 Cornerstone Theatre Company’s Production of Larissa FastHorse’s ‘Urban Rez’.
Vision
Volunteer
I have volunteered regularly for Indigenous service organizations across LA County and continue to volunteer when I am in my tribal community. I have also contributed regularly as a graduate student to my campus community.
Advocacy
In 2018 I was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. I am committed to serving urban and rural Indigenous communities.
Higher Education
When I worked as an Academic Coordinator for the UCLA American Indian Studies Interdepartmental Program, we started the first-ever Native American and Pacific Islander Summer Intensive Transfer Experience with the Center for Community College Partnership.
Performance
I have developed artistic and performance collaboration with other Indigenous Artists. The video is from 2018 This is Bruin Life at the University of California, Los Angeles. The performance was developed with Kenneth Ramos (Kumeyaay). We explored what it means to be a guest on Tongva lands and how to acknowledge those relationships.
Media
I have experience speaking about representation and participating in collective media making.
Short Films
Fiction. Short film made in summer of 2006 at the IAIA Film/TV workshop! Premise: a new toll system is installed on the Reservation & you have to answer a question to enter! We see one man's struggle with getting home. Starring Bryan Parker, Nigel Long Solider, & Angela Damron. Written, directed, edited by Clementine Bordeaux.