Tulalip Tribes gives $35,000 for TV series on Native Americans
Published on Wed, Sep 8, 2010 by Beckye RandallRead More Local News
The Tulalip Tribes has announced its support of a pilot episode for "Growing Native," a new 13-part television series, with a $35,000 award from the Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund.
A joint project of KCTS Television-Seattle and Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT), "Growing Native" will be a cultural travelogue that explores Native America, its peoples, cultures, foods and tribal traditions. The 13 half-hour episodes will explore tribal communities and the people who live there while spotlighting some of the major cultural events that bring tourism and world travelers to Indian Country.
"We are thrilled to partner with Native American Public Telecommunications and KCTS Television to promote modern Native American culture," said Mel Sheldon, chairman of the Tulalip Tribes. "Native American tribes are an economic, cultural and environmental force in this country. Our own efforts to restore fishing, hunting and gathering in the Northwest have led to innovative programs that benefit the Tribes, the region and the economy."
"We look forward to sharing this and other Native American accomplishments through this important series," Sheldon continued.
To complement the upcoming broadcast series, NAPT is developing educational resources that will be available on its soon-to-be-launched educational microsite. NAPT plans to deliver certified, series-complementary educational content that meets national curriculum standards for the classroom.
"Our goal is to promote accurate information about Native people within public, private and tribal school systems, in addition to higher education entities," said Brendan McCauley, project coordinator for NAPT.
"Growing Native" will visit places and people who are practicing sustainable aquaculture and agriculture while reclaiming indigenous foods through additional methods such as hunting, fishing and gathering. The series will also showcase the increasing use of renewable energy.
Viewers will be taken on an intimate journey through the beauty of the land-following ancient trade routes from the East Coast to the Great Plains and onward into the Southwest and Pacific Northwest-while enjoying the cultural exploration of the footage documented in this new series.
"Growing Native is a fascinating look at how Native Americans have maintained their cultures while borrowing elements of modern society. NAPT is so thankful to the Tulalip Tribes of Washington for their generous support to bring this educational and informative series into living rooms and classrooms everywhere," said Shirley K. Sneve, executive director for NAPT.
The TV series will raise the profile and awareness of Indian Country and promote accurate stories utilizing tribal museums and other educational institutions. Locally, the Tulalip Tribe's Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve, planned for an opening in early 2011, will be a series resource.
In addition to education, the Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund supports health, environmental, art, culture and general community initiatives that safeguard and promote community welfare, peace, and safety and stimulate regional business. In 2009, the Tribes provided over $4.3 million to more than 225 organizations throughout the state. For information about the fund, visit www.tulalipcares.org.
A joint project of KCTS Television-Seattle and Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT), "Growing Native" will be a cultural travelogue that explores Native America, its peoples, cultures, foods and tribal traditions. The 13 half-hour episodes will explore tribal communities and the people who live there while spotlighting some of the major cultural events that bring tourism and world travelers to Indian Country.
"We are thrilled to partner with Native American Public Telecommunications and KCTS Television to promote modern Native American culture," said Mel Sheldon, chairman of the Tulalip Tribes. "Native American tribes are an economic, cultural and environmental force in this country. Our own efforts to restore fishing, hunting and gathering in the Northwest have led to innovative programs that benefit the Tribes, the region and the economy."
"We look forward to sharing this and other Native American accomplishments through this important series," Sheldon continued.
To complement the upcoming broadcast series, NAPT is developing educational resources that will be available on its soon-to-be-launched educational microsite. NAPT plans to deliver certified, series-complementary educational content that meets national curriculum standards for the classroom.
"Our goal is to promote accurate information about Native people within public, private and tribal school systems, in addition to higher education entities," said Brendan McCauley, project coordinator for NAPT.
"Growing Native" will visit places and people who are practicing sustainable aquaculture and agriculture while reclaiming indigenous foods through additional methods such as hunting, fishing and gathering. The series will also showcase the increasing use of renewable energy.
Viewers will be taken on an intimate journey through the beauty of the land-following ancient trade routes from the East Coast to the Great Plains and onward into the Southwest and Pacific Northwest-while enjoying the cultural exploration of the footage documented in this new series.
"Growing Native is a fascinating look at how Native Americans have maintained their cultures while borrowing elements of modern society. NAPT is so thankful to the Tulalip Tribes of Washington for their generous support to bring this educational and informative series into living rooms and classrooms everywhere," said Shirley K. Sneve, executive director for NAPT.
The TV series will raise the profile and awareness of Indian Country and promote accurate stories utilizing tribal museums and other educational institutions. Locally, the Tulalip Tribe's Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve, planned for an opening in early 2011, will be a series resource.
In addition to education, the Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund supports health, environmental, art, culture and general community initiatives that safeguard and promote community welfare, peace, and safety and stimulate regional business. In 2009, the Tribes provided over $4.3 million to more than 225 organizations throughout the state. For information about the fund, visit www.tulalipcares.org.
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