Changing the way we see Native Americans | Matika Wilbur | TEDxTeachersCollege

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10 жыл бұрын

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In 2013 Matika Wilbur took on a project of massive scope: to photograph members of each Federally recognized tribe in the United States. "My dream," Wilbur says, "is that our children are given images that are more useful, truthful, and beautiful."
Matika Wilbur-photographer, activist, writer, and educator-has undertaken Project 562, an endeavor of unprecedented impact and scope. Project 562 seeks to photograph every Federally recognized tribe in the United States and reveal in a brilliant spectrum of art, media, and curricula, the rich and complex twenty-first century image and reality of contemporary Native Americans. A simple, heartfelt idea informs Wilbur's work: "By exposing the astonishing variety of the Indian presence and reality at this juncture, we will build cultural bridges, abandon stereotypes, and renew and inspire our national legacy." Wilbur embarked on Project 562 in 2013 with a meager first year budget funded by Kickstarter, driving over 60,000 miles to network throughout Native America and discover remarkable images and stories never shared before. In February 2014 Wilbur launched a second Kickstarter campaign to fund another Project 562 expedition, and after twenty days and a blitz of media coverage (including CNN and the New York Times) Project 562 surpassed its fundraising goal nearly four times over. As Wilbur sees it, "The success and visibility of Project 562 show that people want and welcome change in how Native Americans are perceived." Wilbur is a graduate of the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, MT and the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. Her work has been shown at the Seattle Art Museum, the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, the Tacoma Art Museum, the Royal British Columbia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Nantes Museum of Fine Arts.
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@bennyfromthe72
@bennyfromthe72 7 жыл бұрын
Native Americans are such beautiful people. Everything about them is beautiful. I hope they will retrieve all the respect and recognition they are due.
@blader45bc
@blader45bc 7 жыл бұрын
Dream on fantasy-lover
@jaciironcloud139
@jaciironcloud139 7 жыл бұрын
Benuryu Hohou , Wopila , I wish the same for you and your culture.
@nkel6111
@nkel6111 7 жыл бұрын
nasty boy. why u so mean? sister had a headache tonight?
@travisx2951
@travisx2951 6 жыл бұрын
im white and i hate the whites for what they did to the indians, their culture and this land was so beautiful and thriving and we fucked it all up with shopping malls and gas stations. such a shame.. regularly visit native american reservations and im intrigued to learn their ways of life and how to live off the land
@Desiraeamani
@Desiraeamani 6 жыл бұрын
Benuryu thank you ....
@likeakittie
@likeakittie 8 жыл бұрын
Native Americans are beautiful and unique. So, be proud if you have its blood in you. Fuck the haters.
@amayraniquintana9320
@amayraniquintana9320 8 жыл бұрын
+Helena Hau thnks
@nanabah49
@nanabah49 7 жыл бұрын
LikeAKittie thank u
@miskokittagakoonsekwe7302
@miskokittagakoonsekwe7302 6 жыл бұрын
LikeAKittie ty :3
@plum3934
@plum3934 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stephanieellison7834
@stephanieellison7834 2 жыл бұрын
I have only a little bit, but I'll take what I can get because the Native and Indian (of India) DNA among other things is what forces me to look in the mirror and admit that what white people do is wrong, and try to do something about it.
@Colormeimpressed3000
@Colormeimpressed3000 8 жыл бұрын
Don't understand the bitter or negative comments. Anyone watching this can see the beauty in this women's heart.
@robertcavalluzzi8112
@robertcavalluzzi8112 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you she does have a good heart I'm white but she a person like I am a good true human being I like to take the right path as a good hearted human being can't we all get along
@olinewright6877
@olinewright6877 4 жыл бұрын
I too am considered white, I have to admit that growing up and to some extent today I envied those who had that close tie to the land. I also envied the hairstyles and the traditional grab of many of the other people, those who weren't white like me. I would be pleased to be able to say I was related to many of these people that are often marginalized. My parents taught us to try to look inside the people we met rather than merely the outside. I am thankful for that. I really liked the last man she talked about saying that there is no word for another race in his language that all were related. I have read some books about the first people or indigenous people of the land we call the USA or other lands first peoples. I want to know about the cultures that they were able to preserve in spite of those who tried to exterminate them.
@NwoDispatcher
@NwoDispatcher 4 жыл бұрын
@@BlueprintsForHeadaches native americans and jews have what white people want. A homeland for their people.
@redrock861
@redrock861 4 жыл бұрын
@@BlueprintsForHeadaches its endorsed by government. In canada the government supposedly stopped kidnapping native children in the mid eighties.
@tiffanyhammond5927
@tiffanyhammond5927 3 жыл бұрын
She is a very nice indian. Alot of them not so much. some other videos they are the most hatred people ive ever heard speak. Sad. But i still am curious aboit their cultures.
@moonlei2610
@moonlei2610 8 жыл бұрын
I'm full blooded Navajo, and I hate it when people are stereotypical about my people. I hate it when people say their grandmother was an Indian princess. There is no such thing. I recommend vine deloria to people.
@aboutfound1865
@aboutfound1865 8 жыл бұрын
+likiya yiya I have always wanted to know what native americans on this side of the border think of mexicans. DO you see us as the same race as you. I do not know my lineage. I know i have mixed blood but my great grandfatehr was considered a native in mexico. For us it is hard to tell. All some of us know is we know is we have narrow eyes, darker skin, straight hair, our faces, look like pictures of the native americans.
@juliansmoma
@juliansmoma 8 жыл бұрын
+about found I would say that Natives south of the border are no different than Natives in the rest of the continent that have some European blood. Except that the ones in the south were colonized by the Spanish. You mention your skin tone. If you look at pictures of indigenous people in Mexico all the way down to South America, it is so obvious that they are Native.
@moonlei2610
@moonlei2610 8 жыл бұрын
There is a clan called Naakai Dine'e, which mean the Mexican people clan. It's usually used to recognize a child who is a mix of a Mexican and Navajo parents.
@johnanderson9047
@johnanderson9047 8 жыл бұрын
Mexicans average 40% or more native blood. Far more than your typical white "N D N's"
@saharspice
@saharspice 8 жыл бұрын
It's pretty close, but the Naakai Dine'e are descendants from a girl who was raped/wooed and impregnated (different versions) by a Spaniard during their Raids. We are all descendants from that child.
@scott-o3345
@scott-o3345 8 жыл бұрын
In a 1971 interview, Bruce Lee was asked how he viewed himself. His response was, "As a human being." He went on to quote Confucius - "Under the sky, under the heavens, there is but one family."
@anujmsn
@anujmsn 8 жыл бұрын
human
@quinto190
@quinto190 8 жыл бұрын
+scott- o The German word stem for the word that describes the nation "deutsch", originally means human. Later it became the word to describe an "us" in contrast to other nations. The downside of language... it can trap us in concepts. Confucius' quote can be understood even wider than just in regard to humans and I think it's inevitable that we learn to see it that way again.
@cathjj840
@cathjj840 7 жыл бұрын
Apparently, it is very common in our earliest forms of existence (hunter-gatherers) all around the world, for members of the band to describe themselves as human beings, and all other people as being non-human (cf. Matika saying the name of the tribe is synonymous with the word for human being). As society develops and evolves, as it must when larger groups like tribes and clans start forming, I suppose this concept modifiies to include all the members of the new group, whether they came from different bands or the same one. So Confucious' wisdom seems to reflect a still later stage, perhaps reached by most peole alive today, where we recognize all members of our species (h. sapiens) as human beings.
@thordurhognason7961
@thordurhognason7961 6 жыл бұрын
scott- o now tell this to the white racists
@nkel6111
@nkel6111 6 жыл бұрын
bruce the philosophy grad at WSU?
@gailcross8541
@gailcross8541 7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful..I am a Cree woman from Alberta, Canada. No matter where I go..When I meet a fellow Native person, there is a kinship...We are beautiful people..
@seventhunders9741
@seventhunders9741 4 жыл бұрын
U don't feel that with other who may or may not look your way? Or so shame upon u n Canada
@emilycardinal8505
@emilycardinal8505 4 жыл бұрын
I’m cree and from Alberta Canada to my family is from Treaty 8
@sv2253
@sv2253 4 жыл бұрын
@@seventhunders9741 i don't know what you're trying to say but leave Gail alone. She is expressing something beautiful and we don't need your negativity.
@seventhunders9741
@seventhunders9741 4 жыл бұрын
@@sv2253 every power source has a negative discharge , I'm a Viking native Norseman prophet for Most high father great Spirit, ya the natives, which I'm a little ashamed o their selling out to the enemy o Jesus, who's side do u belong, if none, put up or shut up
@geminiblue6677
@geminiblue6677 3 жыл бұрын
The presenter reminds me of my relative and I am from Singapore lol. Is it common for native peoples and asians to be misidentified in canada / america ?
@tashajames269
@tashajames269 8 жыл бұрын
I love that she brings such influential Indigenous Native leaders to the table!
@tereferekuku87
@tereferekuku87 8 жыл бұрын
Native Americans are beautiful and full of life knowledge and wisdom. They have wanderful history, culture and tradition. The way USA is treating you breaks my heart. NEVER GIVE UP!
@Sheeperd1115
@Sheeperd1115 6 жыл бұрын
followthepixels the US is a nation that's not going to give up its lands. They have rights like every other American.
@donkeywaffles8816
@donkeywaffles8816 6 жыл бұрын
followthepixels I don't know you, but I love you. What A beautiful thing to say.
@mikaylawilliams1651
@mikaylawilliams1651 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sheeperd1115 You clearly are very undereducated on the topic. Natives aren’t considered Americans. If you live on a rez you are not American. So, why can’t we have our home lands back? Instead of trying to take down a reservations. Which where given to us by the government, and cannot be tskenZ
@xxpaigejj
@xxpaigejj 2 жыл бұрын
@@mikaylawilliams1651 I wish the world was seen as everybody's and not just one's to govern. If you really think about it, we're born into this world, not just one land, but the whole world. If one doesn't own any land, and they give birth, where does that child fit in? I don't think the government has a right to give and take land in general. Any government, for that matter. Although, everybody has a leader. I think people should have the freedom to choose who leads them and who doesn't. It's really a tough world we live in these days.
@mikaylawilliams1651
@mikaylawilliams1651 2 жыл бұрын
@@xxpaigejj perfectly said. Imagine if instead of “colonizing” and taking land form others, we just live in peace and harmony? Such a basic idea that so many lived by, but people got greedy. Imagine if instead of taking land from those native to it, and claiming to “own” it, we just lived together. People wouldn’t be forced to give up or take land. You’re right. No one should have the power to take or give land.
@Adamdow95
@Adamdow95 4 жыл бұрын
I love the Native American. I was glad to read that their population has grown more in over a dozen states today.
@TheNavajo88
@TheNavajo88 7 жыл бұрын
I thank you for this presentation. There is a lot of Native American experiences that are not taught in our USA history. Only the depiction we see in cartoons. American history needs to show the many Native herbalists, artists, environmentalists, politicians, Warriors etc. that have shaped our country.
@bthomas8280
@bthomas8280 3 жыл бұрын
Klecko for Representing for Natives -woooo whooo! awesome Swinoomish Tulalip Native woman Thank you to TedX for allowing this....
@bellot1
@bellot1 6 жыл бұрын
you made me cry... it touched my heart. I'm otomi tribe in Mexico. we speak misawa
@IamValentina66
@IamValentina66 5 жыл бұрын
I've been married to a full blood Navajo for 21 years. Lived in Fort Defiance for 10+ years. What a blessing. I thank every day for him and our children. His whole family, including his parents where college educated with masters degrees and above. They all brought it home to the Rez. A'heehee
@yurttas5830
@yurttas5830 8 ай бұрын
Athabaskan Turkish: Atabaşkan This is a Turkish word, It means the leader of a clan!.. It may also be evidence that Indians are of Central Asian origin. It has a similar meaning in Türkiye Turkish. Atatürk/Athaturk: means the ancestor of the Turks
@charlestehuia9263
@charlestehuia9263 5 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely gorgeous young lady,our story is similar here in New Zealand ... stand tall and love to you all my fellow natives xxx
@SoundboyStrange
@SoundboyStrange 3 жыл бұрын
Tēnā koe e hoa
@charlestehuia9263
@charlestehuia9263 3 жыл бұрын
@@SoundboyStrange Tena koe
@yurttas5830
@yurttas5830 8 ай бұрын
Athabaskan Turkish: Atabaşkan This is a Turkish word, It means the leader of a clan!.. It may also be evidence that Indians are of Central Asian origin. It has a similar meaning in Türkiye Turkish. Atatürk/Athaturk: means the ancestor of the Turks
@ConsiderTheCrows
@ConsiderTheCrows 7 жыл бұрын
I've loved Native culture since a boy. Always like to learn more and more. The genocide is ofcourse another tragic scar and evil deed in American history.
@skill_challenge8761
@skill_challenge8761 6 жыл бұрын
History phD bait
@cordlefhrichter1520
@cordlefhrichter1520 6 жыл бұрын
Wrong.
@Bozewani
@Bozewani 6 жыл бұрын
the greatest genocide was not Mao's genocide it was America American history is awful African slavery genocide of native americans segregation today's these crimes are crimes against humanity in the International Criminal Court
@balkangen69
@balkangen69 5 жыл бұрын
Genocide is not a scar, but existence of the USA and Canada there is still a part of committing the genocide.
@grammaticalchainsaw7318
@grammaticalchainsaw7318 5 жыл бұрын
Cordle Fhrichter i wish there was a troll genocide
@gaybyingtonhillpsynp5068
@gaybyingtonhillpsynp5068 7 жыл бұрын
God Bless this courageous woman spreading understanding & respect!
@wallyeyres1815
@wallyeyres1815 7 жыл бұрын
native americans real americans
@Sheeperd1115
@Sheeperd1115 6 жыл бұрын
wally eyres no there not even close with out white technology advancements the blacks and natives would still be bra loosed on electricity.
@AvitalShtap
@AvitalShtap 5 жыл бұрын
@kayleyhope Kayley, good job bringing them down. You inspire me:))
@fabricesioul3397
@fabricesioul3397 4 жыл бұрын
The rest of the world is only starting to realize how unfair native Americans have been treated and spoiled, this unpunished genocide will not remain forever silenced, I am spreading the word as loud as I can here in France, being mixed and my ancestors having suffered from the French colonisation, we feel the connection to native peoples and support their émancipation to the fullest.
@pwnzro
@pwnzro 4 жыл бұрын
@Lee Francis yeah ok...the land bridge argument has been debunked
@pwnzro
@pwnzro 4 жыл бұрын
@kayleyhope A'ho Sister 💖 thank you from a half white Mescalero Apache Two Spirit! Blessings to you and your House
@rhysbrown1017
@rhysbrown1017 4 жыл бұрын
Damn I loved this ted talk. I am full blooded native, half Navajo half Apache, and I am so thankful for it. It sucks that I don’t really meet other natives in my daily life but I’m always glad to see the representation :)
@wesnewcomb1
@wesnewcomb1 7 ай бұрын
Great! Typical heritage, excellent story, and verbal storytelling theory. hard work for creative photography and I am a semiretired photography career self-employee in the field.
@unkiesacredspirit4938
@unkiesacredspirit4938 5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully spoken...and beautiful photography. Wonderful portrayal that we ARE educated..very authentic..you can tell it came from the heart.
@yurttas5830
@yurttas5830 8 ай бұрын
Athabaskan Turkish: Atabaşkan This is a Turkish word, It means the leader of a clan!.. It may also be evidence that Indians are of Central Asian origin. It has a similar meaning in Türkiye Turkish. Atatürk/Athaturk: means the ancestor of the Turks
@evashawn9806
@evashawn9806 9 жыл бұрын
I've seen this woman talk before 👍 she's awesome
@anthonycrowley9920
@anthonycrowley9920 6 жыл бұрын
Be proud beautiful soul beautiful lady you represent your family friends and people so well God bless.
@robertmetivier5641
@robertmetivier5641 9 жыл бұрын
What beautiful words. The pains in your tone can be felt, You are awesome.So much so meny don't know. Miigwech.
@aprilwebb5493
@aprilwebb5493 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am watching this for a class I am taking. The words you are speaking speak to my soul.
@semonyx
@semonyx 6 жыл бұрын
I have your back, my dear. Anytime you're in the DMV (Rockville, Maryland, especially), please get in touch. Your spirit is still here, but the light is slowly dying. Your speech has given me new life. Never forget who you are, start from where you begin.
@peterstringa3350
@peterstringa3350 5 жыл бұрын
In my former Life I was a Siksikáwa from between the planes and the mountains. In my present life I still feel related. I was proud to be a Siksikáwa and I still am proud of all native relatives.being who you are in the very difficult circumstances of the last 300 years. And I am proud of you and the presentation you gave Matika!
@eyeshagraphics
@eyeshagraphics 9 жыл бұрын
this is the most humbling ted talk I have ever watch, pure beauty! bless the Native Americans and all living, her prayer was soul touching
@sergioislas323
@sergioislas323 5 жыл бұрын
I'm American Aztec and I have a dream it's to see the first precident of American tribal in the White House.
@mikalusluciano4442
@mikalusluciano4442 3 жыл бұрын
Lets vote one in
@luceroloza6800
@luceroloza6800 3 жыл бұрын
🙏💯
@alexramey2062
@alexramey2062 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for reaching out and creating awareness for your culture and the cultures of other American Indians. Being white it's far too common for us to be raised with misconceptions about nonwhite cultures, especially ones with a history of imperial and colonial exploitation. I want to write stories inspired by cultures throughout the world, including those of American Indians, but finding reliable sources that don't fuel stereotypical ideas can be difficult. Thank you so much for people like you and others who have been brave enough to reach out to the rest of the world to give a proper education and understanding of who you are and the respect we can all gain from each other.
@4evercree
@4evercree 8 жыл бұрын
I would like to thank Matika Wilbur for her research and presentation. The folks who produce the ted talks for opening the dialog for many different people. If we would be interested in the culture of those differing from us, and learn the why of theses traditions, maybe our own lives will become richer for it.
@davidharness8800
@davidharness8800 6 жыл бұрын
Some primary differences is modern world flase culture is all based on commerce and the one world order taking over everything and defiling creation in the process . Indigenous culture is not about money , and selling everything for it . Its a circular world view not a linear one , its about respect and sharing rather than taking and owning. One religion is not the only way ! Search for the Good !
@yurttas5830
@yurttas5830 8 ай бұрын
Athabaskan Turkish: Atabaşkan This is a Turkish word, It means the leader of a clan!.. It may also be evidence that Indians are of Central Asian origin. It has a similar meaning in Türkiye Turkish. Atatürk/Athaturk: means the ancestor of the Turks
@jazminlopez503
@jazminlopez503 5 жыл бұрын
Her prayer was impactful. I think that as a young person, i needed that reminder to be humble and know that i do not know everything and to listen.
@rupertrozells5816
@rupertrozells5816 4 жыл бұрын
Matika Wilbur is so knowledgeable & a proud Native American. I was truly impressed by her speech, she is full of wisdom & a gorgeous looking woman. My respect goes out to you & all native Americans & natives the world over.
@IowaStrmChsr
@IowaStrmChsr 4 жыл бұрын
I love your photography and your stories, thank you my sister. Thank you for your wonderful prayer at the end. A'Ho
@Bl4k3.
@Bl4k3. 2 жыл бұрын
she speaks so eloquently and emotionally. listening to this makes me want to cry.
@patriciaburke2401
@patriciaburke2401 6 жыл бұрын
This speaker is such a beautiful example of her people. Her mission is admirable. Hopefully, her message will be spread around the world, especially the USA, where our history books missed many valuable lessons we could have learned. It is never too late for wisdom and understanding. May God bless her & help her to share her remarkable culture with all people. We are truly all God's children.
@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691
@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 5 жыл бұрын
I'm part Native but...all people are worth it. All people! We are all beautiful we just need to know this deep from within.
@awake1251
@awake1251 3 жыл бұрын
In 2021 I am seeing this for the first time. I will take your project to heart, and memorize this beautiful prayer. Thank you for your knowledge.
@rupertrozells5253
@rupertrozells5253 8 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to have heard Martika's all inspiring & very touching speech. God bless you & all humanity
@taralynn1237
@taralynn1237 5 жыл бұрын
When I watched this the first time, second time, and each time, my heart wells up with pride and the feeling is sublime how at home I feel just taking in their facial expressions, know ing they have lived through challenging times, and their ancestors, like mine were survivors who made many sacrifices for us to live and all they hoped was for us to succeed.
@nycgingercat
@nycgingercat 7 жыл бұрын
I worked in Chinle as an intern at Talbot House about twenty years ago. I remember helping out at the community center's rollerskating night/basketball courts for the Chinle H.S. kids. I have great memories of that year that I lived there.
@quetzalcoatl3242
@quetzalcoatl3242 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful message. I’m mexican of Nahuatl and Zapotec indian origen. blessings and greetings to our relatives in the north. Timoitase (“we see each other later” in Nahuatl language, since there is no a word for goodbye).
@AVapeEcapeVaporium_of_Sedona
@AVapeEcapeVaporium_of_Sedona 6 жыл бұрын
Dearest Matika - I love who you are, genuine, honest, and a warrior. When our women are strong, the tribe is strong - Mitakuye Oyasin - Cante wasteya
@cionyde4rats
@cionyde4rats 8 жыл бұрын
...there is no words that I can express, to show how much I love this.
@winntom
@winntom 9 жыл бұрын
Wow Matika, you continue to amaze and humble us. Thank you.
@thriveeq8252
@thriveeq8252 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful empowering inspirational message. I share your dream. Thank you Matika. All our relations.
@arlo247
@arlo247 3 жыл бұрын
So Gorgeous!!!! I grew up with her images in my doctors office in Ballard WA!!! Blessings! Big ups! Much Love!!!! Yes, and thank you!
@DancingskyMetis
@DancingskyMetis 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you especially for your prayer. I was deeply moved... Linda, from Ontario, Canada.
@yurttas5830
@yurttas5830 8 ай бұрын
Athabaskan Turkish: Atabaşkan This is a Turkish word, It means the leader of a clan!.. It may also be evidence that Indians are of Central Asian origin. It has a similar meaning in Türkiye Turkish. Atatürk/Athaturk: means the ancestor of the Turks
@deedeewinfrey3181
@deedeewinfrey3181 6 жыл бұрын
My native people...We are here to participate in the evolution of mankind, by bringing spiritual enlightenment on earth as it is in heaven.
@gwynvyd
@gwynvyd 7 жыл бұрын
Bless you Cousin. Keep sharing Our Medicine- keep sharing your heart.
@Jihane76
@Jihane76 5 жыл бұрын
Native Americans are very beautiful people !
@FlyingSquirrelTony
@FlyingSquirrelTony 8 жыл бұрын
A much needed message, thank you for using your voice!
@janetwalter8325
@janetwalter8325 4 жыл бұрын
I love this and I WILL be posting and ahring this wonderful beautiful video with as many others as I can. Thank you!
@TheCulturalCompass
@TheCulturalCompass 7 жыл бұрын
You're a love, Dear. This is one beautiful journey you're embarked on to share with us. Namaste Ne'wa Hoshewa Kiwakomile
@benw9949
@benw9949 6 жыл бұрын
I'm having trouble with the comments saying, "Oh, those Native Americans! They are so beautiful / mystical / etc." It's being said with good intentions, but it feels condescending to me. They? Those people over there, have some stereotypical "noble savage" mystique? That bothers me, and I'm white. Good, if we can celebrate and find ways to learn from each other and incorporate what's good and right. Good, to appreciate what's great about Native American Indian folks. But it feels to me like that needs to be more thoughtful. Maybe I'm just being grouchy, and maybe Indian folks would tell to lighten up,. It just eels like we should be better about this somehow, like saying "they, those people," misses the point of her talk.
@NativePride4051
@NativePride4051 4 жыл бұрын
Please dont call us Indians. We arent from India. MVTO/ thank you for your opinion.
@theturtwig50
@theturtwig50 4 жыл бұрын
I think is just the limitation of the English language, but I understand your sentiment. It creates a division instead of unity.
@sv2253
@sv2253 4 жыл бұрын
I'm native and as long as you're not fetishizing us or trying to be rude, it's all fine. Any respect from the heart is appreciated.
@yurttas5830
@yurttas5830 8 ай бұрын
Athabaskan Turkish: Atabaşkan This is a Turkish word, It means the leader of a clan!.. It may also be evidence that Indians are of Central Asian origin. It has a similar meaning in Türkiye Turkish. Atatürk/Athaturk: means the ancestor of the Turks
@ramisgreenful
@ramisgreenful 6 жыл бұрын
It's inspiring and heartfelt account by a sharp mind who cares about her culture and ancient Native American heritage heroes.
@tonifrischknecht7144
@tonifrischknecht7144 6 жыл бұрын
very good words, I lived in many countries but stayed myself and was accepted. I respected their culture and habits.
@raukakao
@raukakao 7 жыл бұрын
I find the culture of Native Americans is very interesting. Never wanted to visit USA, now I would like to know more about culture of Native Americans and probably would visit this country. 💜💜💜
@malekaeric307
@malekaeric307 5 жыл бұрын
You are the start of a beautiful beginning. Hahou sister
@michaelbaratto7026
@michaelbaratto7026 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing !!! Greetings and Blessings from Germany and Austria, Michael
@toolguyslayer1
@toolguyslayer1 2 жыл бұрын
I am crying that dress reminds me of my grandmother's dress she met with unfortunate times 😢😭
@Irishpenguinirish
@Irishpenguinirish 5 ай бұрын
This is beautiful. I really appreciate Matika's contribution. I've lived near Native American communities in California, New Mexico and Arizona, and have always wanted to get to know them. She's managing to facilitate some of this appreciation, focusing on tribal uniqueness, while showing that they -- and we -- are all human beings. We see the problem of Apartheid; keeping people separate leads to suspicion, distrust and enmity, just as it has been all over the world. (We see the disastrous effects now in Palestine/Israel). Finding that we are neighbors is such a great gift. I hope that in the future our country will embrace our native neighbors, celebrating their uniqueness and also making solid connections. No one is more American than they, and yet they are still considered "other." We have gotten better in the U.S., but we still have a long way to go.
@premiumaccount4166
@premiumaccount4166 4 жыл бұрын
I have the smallest bit of Native American in me. but I am super proud of it. Unfortunately I don't know much about it
@wanderer6488
@wanderer6488 4 жыл бұрын
Truth is simple. Every people has a beauty and dignity inside. All the violence to destroy it is to blame. US government should be sorry for that.
@Wracamydonatury
@Wracamydonatury 6 жыл бұрын
I love Matika Wilbur's photo project. Amazing portraits and stories, thank you!
@paulstoran7183
@paulstoran7183 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@IowaStrmChsr
@IowaStrmChsr 4 жыл бұрын
You are such a beautiful person on an awesome quest. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful stories and photos.
@bwart9559
@bwart9559 8 жыл бұрын
Love what u r doing, as an artists myself I really appreciate the messages you convey. :3
@johnwhitehouse7577
@johnwhitehouse7577 3 жыл бұрын
My pop was from there & had mum & 3 others to nan ( 1 to someone else ) i am a Whitehouse & native American Indian from Australia xo
@bminnick3
@bminnick3 6 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful talk and such beautiful photographs!
@katelyn7359
@katelyn7359 3 жыл бұрын
that prayer was absolutely awe inspiring.
@imre300
@imre300 4 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully people
@lealavaamalo4836
@lealavaamalo4836 6 жыл бұрын
Powerful n positive messages
@aziGashi2011
@aziGashi2011 7 жыл бұрын
Amazing and so beautiful!
@PorchHonkey
@PorchHonkey Жыл бұрын
Amen,thanx 4 sharing!
@CDA129
@CDA129 6 жыл бұрын
So well done, thank you.
@godschildyes
@godschildyes 3 жыл бұрын
She is so precious and beautiful! She has a lovely heart!
@unkiesacredspirit4938
@unkiesacredspirit4938 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful presented..you spoke eloquently and your prayer was touching...👍
@roxannegould2447
@roxannegould2447 6 жыл бұрын
Miigwech! Your work is beautiful, contemporary and needed.
@stevegatzsch667
@stevegatzsch667 6 жыл бұрын
the past showed us, that mankind have lost it`s way, we have too open our minds to learn from it, come close together and come back too the way again, Love, Harmony and peace for all nations , thx for sharing , Greetings from Norway
@goldmartijn
@goldmartijn 6 жыл бұрын
As an European being, I totally understand Native Americans. Also, I think they’re very handsome
@bannlaughlin3544
@bannlaughlin3544 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that was amazing
@Bagpipe13
@Bagpipe13 9 жыл бұрын
I respect you always.
@jandunn169
@jandunn169 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful images!!!! Things are changing, I can feel it...
@Kathyaaybeauty
@Kathyaaybeauty 10 ай бұрын
Awesome talk! Thank you❤
@peach_ringz4462
@peach_ringz4462 5 жыл бұрын
wonderful. taught me a lot.
@whyzyttf6614
@whyzyttf6614 6 жыл бұрын
God bless her soul
@lettyrodrz9940
@lettyrodrz9940 4 жыл бұрын
I love your earrings.. Very proud of my native americans roots too!!
@Derekhave2024
@Derekhave2024 19 күн бұрын
Q cards done so beautifully ❤
@johnkalimeris6869
@johnkalimeris6869 6 жыл бұрын
Be happy people all over the world!!Greetings from Greece with respect to everybody!!
@shym9933
@shym9933 7 жыл бұрын
I love that she spoke on the Yurok people . I live in Humboldt County.
@shym9933
@shym9933 7 жыл бұрын
Actually there are a good number of us here and from different tribes.
@MeshelleSeaShelle
@MeshelleSeaShelle 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful ❤ Thank you ❤
@billyjack8
@billyjack8 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ravennelson827
@ravennelson827 4 жыл бұрын
It's not what you have it is how you use it, not what you posses but what posses you. Life is what we do between the cradle and the grave...live long, walk long,love long and belong to this life and those around you....Whispering Raven
@Zamella1
@Zamella1 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely speech.
@SuperOnToU
@SuperOnToU 6 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@mariabelengomezsantos6514
@mariabelengomezsantos6514 7 жыл бұрын
i dont mind colors , nations. or languages , because all of us are humans, why we dont help. each others
@Vancouver-jw3ps
@Vancouver-jw3ps 6 жыл бұрын
So good !!!
@KhmerKandal
@KhmerKandal 9 жыл бұрын
Well done, I love it.
@magdawlodarska
@magdawlodarska Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm with you!
@clintonbeckway4171
@clintonbeckway4171 8 жыл бұрын
love the video wow,
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