Native American leader, Pearl Means, says her people see Māori as a beacon in language revitalisation. In an effort to save their own dying language they are modelling their future total immersions schools from Māori. The native tongue of Pearl Means and her Native American people is on the verge of extinction because of colonisation. View the Video
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Health and Wellness Wananga – 29th to 30th January 2015
PATRON OF WANANGA “DAME TARIANA TURIA “ WILL BE ATTENDING Each Speaker will talk about their journey and how it weaves into their work, Whanau, Hapu, Iwi. Also what does success look like for Maori in the future? Who decides? What are the strategies and actions to enact these aspirations? The aim of this intimate gathering is to bring together whanau to engage in discussion and debate as part of the two day gathering to be hosted by hikoi4life whanau. […]
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Why You’re Important in the Mosaic of Life – Update
Wednesday, Nov 26 The beauty and power of the indigenous world view will be shared along with perspectives on how everything is interrelated and interconnected; and empowerment — sharing some of Russell Means’ passion and work. Pearl Daniel-Means walked at the side of American Indian activist, artist, author, and actor Russell Means as his wife, business manager, and collaborator. From activism to the arts; from indigenous policies to Hollywood, she accompanied, organized, and managed the affairs of the most influential […]
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Why You’re Important in the Mosaic of Life
Pearl Means, Chair, T.R.E.A.T.Y. Education Endowment Wednesday, Nov 26 12:30pm – 1:30pm Burnaby Campus, SW1, 1521 The beauty and power of the indigenous world view will be shared along with perspectives on how everything is interrelated and interconnected; and empowerment — sharing some of Russell Means’ passion and work. Pearl Daniel-Means walked at the side of American Indian activist, artist, author, and actor Russell Means as his wife, business manager, and collaborator. From activism to the arts; from indigenous policies […]
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Women and the New Paradigm – Nashville, TN – September 20, 2014
Pearl Means speaks at Star Knowledge Conference – Nashville, TN – September 20, 2014 Pearl walked at the side of American Indian Activist, Artist, Author and Actor Russell Means as his wife, business manager and collaborator. From Activism to the Arts, from Indigenous policies to Hollywood she accompanied, organized and managed the affairs of the most influential American Indian of our time. Lecture: “Women and the New Paradigm” When I am asked to publicly speak, I ask my ancestors and […]
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Upcoming Events … July 19, 2014 and July 30, 2014
July 19, 2014 – Pearl Means Presentation at Coalition of Counties – “The U.S. Government’s Policies were First Bred and Born in Indian Country, Exported to the World and now are on the Backs of the American People” Russell Means Read more here July 30, 2014 – Pearl Means Presentation at Survival of the First voices Festival – “Artists are the True Revolutionaries for They see the Need for Change First” Russell Means Read more here
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Russell Means’ widow carries on her husband’s legacy
Russell Means was prominent American Indian activist By Kathryn McKenzie Read the full text here
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Mark these Dates on Your Calendar!
Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. at Luminata Books on Cass Street in Monterey. (Presentation and signing) Contact: Emory 631 Cass St., Monterey 831 333-1110 luminatabooks@sbcglobal.net www.luminatabooks.com Saturday, April 26, 11-1 pm at Pilgrims Way Bookstore on Dolores Ave. between 5th and 6th Street in Carmel by the Sea. Contact: Cynthia 831 624-4955 800 549-9922 Cynthia@pilgrimsway.com www.pilgrimsway.com Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m at the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur Contact: Magnus 831 667-2574 Magnus@henrymiller.org www.henrymiller.org Sunday, April 27, 2-4 pm Cavalry Church in […]
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Russell Means Legacy Fundraiser, Saturday March 29th, 2014
Come and join us …
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Upcoming Events … April 4th, 2014
4/4/14 Pearl Means to keynote conference “Strength and Spirit of Indigenous Women” sponsored by the Native American Studies Program and Student Organization at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Contact Charmayne for more info: cchampio@iupui.edu