November is Native American Heritage Month
Native Americans You Should Know
Anthony Tamez-Pochel - Cree, Lakota
@anthonypochel
Co-president of the Chi-Nations Youth Council, which raises awareness and cultural identity for urban Native youth. He spearheaded the creation of a Native garden and gathering space within the city, as well as protested the race-based logo of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team.
Autumn Peltier - Anishinaabe Nation
@AutumnPeltier1, @Autumn.Peltier
Since age 8 Autumn has been fighting for clean water on behalf of the First Nations of Canada. At 14 she was named the chief water commissioner by the Anishinabek Nation. She meets with world leaders like the Canadian prime minister and the United Nations to talk about climate change and water protection.
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez - Aztec, Mexica
@xuihtexcatl
Has done numerous TED talks and spoken to world leaders about the urgent need for climate action. At ages 15 and 18 he (and some other youth activists) sued the government and oil & gas companies for ruining their health, planet, and future. Xuihtezcatl is also a hip hop artist.
Quannah Chasinghorse - Han Gwich’in, Oglala Lakota
@quannah.rose, @Qchasinghorse
In addition to being a fashion model and actress, Quannah is a land protector, climate justice warrior, and passionate about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Cultural Appropriation
Native Americans respond to stereotypes in fashion and the media