3 episodes
Native America with Colton Shone Native America with Colton Shone
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- Society & Culture
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4.7 • 14 Ratings
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Native Americans still exist and they're kicking butt in the 21st century! Host Colton Shone uses his indigenous background to help dispel stereotypes and myths regarding Native Americans. Colton speaks with other indigenous folks to highlight some of the important issues facing Indian Country with some fun along the way.
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Episode 6: Natalie Benally, Performer
Natalie Benally is a Native American performer who has experience on stage and in film. She has been heard by thousands of Diné families as the Diné-dubbed voice of Dory in Finding Nemo. An up-and-coming filmmaker, Benally is currently working to produce her own short films.
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Episode 5: Dr. Shawna Begay, Language Revivalist
Dr. Shawna Begay is from Window Rock, Ariz. She has always wanted to pioneer a way for Navajo children to learn their native tongue. After receiving her PhD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. Begay started to make her dream into a reality with a new puppet show called Dine Binaalkid Time.
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Episode 4: Road Trippin' with Autumn Shone
I recently went on a road trip to South Dakota with my mom and sister, Autumn. I talked to her about what it's like to be an indigenous woman working in education on the Rosebud Reservation. Autumn talks about her experience at Yale University, protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline on the Standing Rock Reservation, and culture preservation. This is also a fun look at our relationship as brother and sister!