Indian Country Traveler & Photographer

Slideshow Presentation Available

photography by: Marilyn Angel Wynn

A few weeks ago I was invited to present my 16 years of photography during the national PBS network's TV series kick-off of "We Shall Remain". Five historic stories from the American Indian perspective. Two more series are scheduled to premier this Monday evening and the following week.

Using my laptop and available technology I put together a multi-media slide show with hundreds of images of traditional people, landscapes, artifacts, lifestyles, etc. The music used was symbolic and showcased the spirit of Indian Country and were written by Native American artists. The visual show and discussion lasted exactly an hour with questions and comments following. My presentation highlighted examples of beadwork, traditional foods and clothing that differentiated the various tribes and regions. Also discussed was what had inspired me to become the world's leading supplier of American Indian pictures along with stories of my travels and what tribal members are up to today.

All in all, my presentation was well received with record attendance. Immediately following, another association member requested that I give this same presentation to their community and not change a thing. However, as an artist, I do see areas that need some fine tuning.

Right now, I would be very interested in taking this new perspective to a college campus that offers  American Indian studies. I'm also aimed to list this new presentation as available for showings through humanities councils, tribal associations and for speaking engagements at conferences. If you have any input to where or who I might approach that would be interested in hosting this visual lecture then kindly send me your comments.

I'm available to travel, be introduced to new communities and plan to take this show to tribal communities while I'm out shooting. To book a presentation call toll free: 1 888 765-3332

During a shoot in Haines Alaska, Angel poses with friend and Tlingit elder Charlie Jimmy Senior

PBS: WE SHALL REMAIN

Thursday
April 16th, 2009
6:30PM
Hailey Public Library
presents
American Indian
Photographer
Marilyn Angel Wynn

from NativeStock Pictures will host one of the many discussions across the country to help launch the television premiere of WE SHALL REMAIN, a provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. The not-to-be-missed episodes and show dates are:

Episode 1    April 13    After the Mayflower      
In 1621, the Wampanoag of New England negotiated a treaty with Pilgrim settlers. A half-century later, as a brutal war flared between the English and a confederation of Indians, this diplomatic gamble seemed to have been a grave miscalculation

.Episode 2    April 20    Tecumseh's Vision
In the course of his brief and meteoric career, Tecumseh would become one of the greatest Native American leaders of all time, orchestrating the most ambitious pan-Indian resistance movement ever mounted on the North American continent.

Episode 3    April 27    Trail of Tears
Though the Cherokee embraced “civilization” and won recognition of tribal sovereignty in the U.S. Supreme Court, their resistance to removal from their homeland failed. Thousands were forced on a perilous march to Oklahoma.

Episode 4    May 4        Geronimo
As the leader of the last Native American fighting force to capitulate to the U.S. government, Geronimo was seen by some as the perpetrator of unspeakable savage cruelties, while to others he was the embodiment of proud resistance.

Episode 5    May 11        Wounded Knee
In 1973, American Indian Movement activists and residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation occupied the town of Wounded Knee, demanding redress for grievances. As a result of the siege, Indians across the country forged a new path into the future.

photography by: ©Marilyn Angel Wynn

CROW CREEK UPDATE

ALERT!!!!

Please watch this video update about the power utility cut-offs on families, elders and vets on the Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota. This week on weather: low winter temperatures, wind chills and blizzards have been reported. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYh7RI0GTJI