"Blackfeet Art of the Northern Plains: Lauren Monroe Jr." (2015)

On the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana, Lauren Monroe Jr. discusses the importance of preserving Blackfeet identity in a modern world and how he tries do so in his painting.
Eddie Roqueta, a Cuban American, holds and MFA in Science and Natural History Filmmaking from Montana State University and a BS in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida. He is intensely egalitarian and biocentric, believing that the proper study of humankind is survival for all. Roqueta is a National Geographic grant recipient, festival coordinator for the International Wildlife Film Festival, and an emerging documentary filmmaker. His debut short-film SILENCING THE THUNDER has screened to great acclaim at numerous festivals including the 2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival, 2015 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, and the 2015 Environmental Film Festival (just to name a few). SILENCING THE THUNDER is broadcasted locally on MontanaPBS and was featured on National Geographic’s website.
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[@mikaelblomqvist7212]

Amazing!

[@mz.6109]

Oki what a Beautiful talent and Thank you for sharing with us💜

[@robertdubois2917]

You are The First People. Thank you for all you do.

[@stweemnub]

That is interesting what he said about the oldest being raised by the grandparents. I was, and it really does make you learn different things. His art is very touching also.

[@jennieglud]

Beautiful.... I'm Blackfeet mix and know very little of my history. It's sad really hardly anyone knows their roots anymore.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

My great grandmom was full blood And full blind So whenever I feel I got it rough or self pity I try and remember her

[@calvinbuchanan8486]

What's up fellow Monroe. My Grandma is from Browning, Evelyn Monroe. I really like your artwork, it is brilliant. I'll be up there this summer. I would really like to meet you. Thanks for letting us in. Akomimmoksin

[@boilmans8895]

That’s my uncle

[@georgeupham7914]

Oki niskunni.