Previous Contest Winners
Shane Thomas
Shane Thomas of Tokeland, Washington, is the newest winner of Native Threads’ monthly online drawing. Congratulations on your prize—$100 in free Native Threads gear! Shane works as a Youth Development Specialist for the Shoalwater Bay Indian Reservation. His goal is to keep Native Youth away from the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, after winning his personal battle with substance abuse more than four years ago. Shane is now the proud father of four beautiful boys, and is looking forward to starting a new family life with his fianceé, Tanya. The team at Native Threads applauds Shane’s dedication to the children of the Shoalwater Bay Reservation.
Jessica Imotichey
Jessica is an urban Indian living "incognito" in Washington DC with her sister, Chelsea, and her two children, Miko and Hannah. They arrived in DC two years ago from the great state of Oklahoma. Go Sooners! Jessica has a Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Administration & Policy, from the University of Oklahoma. She works as a Policy Analyst for Indian Health Service. Each day, Jessica makes a conscious effort to seek ways to improve the health of Native people and our Indian communities. Although she is a long way from home, she always carries the feeling, sights, and smell of Blue River with her wherever she goes. For those not familiar with this region, Blue River runs through her home place, near Tishomingo, Oklahoma.
"Thanks Native Threads - I am honored to have won your contest! Your stuff rocks!!!"
Tawny Osuna
Tawny is a very friendly, outgoing person, and she's interested in pursuing a career in fire fighting technology. She regularly attends powwows in the Southwest, which is where she discovered Native Threads. Tawny is also expecting her first child, and we wish her the best of luck. SheÕll be able to stock up on the NEW Native Threads onesies and baby bibs featured in our upcoming 2004 Fall / Holiday Catalog
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