April E. Lindala

ABD. Art, beadwork, food, blues music, films, dancing, and powwows make me happy.

[Indigenous Screen Office @screen_office]

NEWS RELEASE: The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) is thrilled to announce $12.6 million in funding for the Indigenous screen sector over the last year, with over 300 Indigenous-owned companies and individuals supported.
https://t.co/lQ0WmWeyZr

[SFaircloth12 @sfaircloth12]

This week I’ve been reminded of the power our words have to harm and to heal those around us. What we don’t say is just as important as what we do say. As academic leaders, we must be more just, equitable, and caring in both our words and our actions.

[Indian Affairs @USIndianAffairs]

The @WhiteHouse is hosting opportunities for Tribal Consultation and public engagement to discuss efforts to elevate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Federal decisionmaking. The first Tribal consultation session is tomorrow, 4/5.
Read more: https://t.co/LtQyC32dcv

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

@AsherBlackdeer Are you willing to share? Or do we have to wait?

[auntie kat @awahihte]

Ralph Lauren ripping off Haudenosaunee wampum belts & mixing in Plains geometric designs to try & throw us off the scent 🧐

[Yellowhead Institute @Yellowhead_]

Details and a direct link for Monday's "Modern Treaties, Landback & Indigenous Self-Determination" panel with @Kris_Statnyk, @inutiq, Chief Dana Tizya Tramm, @Laakkuluk, @ITK_CanadaInuit, Jae Lightfoot & @Hayden_King:

👉🏾https://t.co/OAI4To2wOJ

[Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga]

“Apartheid is gone in South Africa but we still have it in Canada. It is called the Indian Act … The 4 horsemen of the apocalypse are the missionary, the Indian agent the policeman and the game warden who kept us on reserve,” says @AFN_Updates spiritual advisor Fred Kelly

[SFaircloth12 @sfaircloth12]

Today, I'm reminded of the fact that I am one (1) of approximately 255 American Indian and Alaska Native female identified, tenured full professors in the entire United States. https://t.co/vAkeV6Qi07

The academy must do better....

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

@apihtawikosisan I boycotted massages for years because my first time was so god awful. it looked like I was badly beaten and felt like it too.

[IllumiNative @IllumiNative]

The @WhiteHouse has released a new Native American #VotingRights Report, which chronicles the barriers Native voters face.

The @Interior’s office is spearheading an effort to translate it into 6 Native languages. #NativesVote
https://t.co/Sb57YsY4D9

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

@pamelamroach Omg. Yes! And yes! 1000x yes!

[CBC Indigenous @CBCIndigenous]

"It's beautiful, but it's powerful," said Santee Smith, the creator, producer, director and a performer in The Mush Hole. https://t.co/zYGHik9lh0

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

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[@CherokeeFilm @cherokeefilm]

#WomensHistoryMoth: "Sisters Rising" follows six women who refuse to let the pattern of violence against Indigenous women continue in the shadows. You can stream the documentary for free at the link below as part of PBS's America Reframed series.
https://t.co/zUWOIynKGf

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

@LeaMcCormick19 I would. Need to figure out how to purchase. 💪🏽👍🏽🔥

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

@kaiulanilee_ Sure.

[Amber Buckanaga @Amber_Buckanaga]

Dr Pepper Indians I need your thoughts I really want to try it lol.

[April E. Lindala @AprilELindala]

@AsherBlackdeer Inspirational. 💜💚💙

[Nick Estes @nickwestes]

In a 1790 speech, Seneca leader Cornplanter called the first US President, George Washington, "the town destroyer"—"when that name is heard, our women look behind them & turn pale, & our children cling close to the necks of their mothers." #PresidentsDay https://t.co/eeAX2AS6Wo

[The Alaska Center @AKCenter]

On this #ElizabethPeratrovichDay we’re recognizing the critical importance of the legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alaska Native Tribal members in dismantling the racism and colonialism in #Alaska state law.