Redcloud

Hip Hop Artist

Hailing from Los Angeles, Syntax Records artist RedCloud is an incendiary hip-hop artist whose live shows are legendary.

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Sam McCracken

Manager of Nike's Native American Business

Sam started his Nike career in 1997 as a warehouse worker at the company’s Wilsonville Distribution Center. Shortly thereafter, he was asked by Nike’s director of human resources to “revitalize the organization’s Native American Employee Network, one of several Nike divesity programs. In 2000, Sam became the manager of Nike’s Native American Business.
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Sarain Carson

Dancer / Model / Fashion Designer

She’s intelligent, multi-talented and she’ll be representing Native Threads at cultural events, music festivals and fashion shows in Toronto and New York. At 18 years old, dancer / model / fashion designer Sarain Carson-Fox is a credit to her Anishinabe community situated north of Toronto.
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Shonta Chaloux

Native Threads Manufacturing & Gaming Services

Shonta Chaloux knows the value of establishing business alliances for the good of the Native Community. As the former Director of Youth Education and Cultural Programs for the non-profit Southern Californian Tribal Chairman's Association (SCTCA), Shonta worked with community members and tribal leaders to write and submit grants that secured millions of dollars from Hewlett Packard and organizations such as CANFIT and TANF.
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Kristen Rock

Director, Aboriginal Business Development.

Good things happen when two Native-owned entrepreneurial companies - both leaders in their respective industries - pool their talents and resources to support each other and promote economic development in Native America. That's the nature of the business alliance between Native Threads and ACR Systems.
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Tex Hall

President, National Congress of American Indians.

Tex Hall was elected Chairman of his tribe in November 1998, 40 years to the date that his grandfather was elected Chairman of the Tribal Council in 1958. President Hall was overwhelmingly re-elected Chairman for a second term – the first time that has ever happened – in 2002.
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Happy Frejo

Happy Frejo is a young native performing artist and member of the Pawnee and Seminole Nations of Oklahoma. Happy travels across the United States to youth conferences, conventions, camps and reservations conducting hip-hop workshops and sharing her messages of Hope and love. Using her gifts and talents, Happy strives to reach out to young people—encouraging them to go after their dreams, believe in themselves and to lead positive, healthy lifestyles. Read more...

Anthony Pico

Chairman, Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians

Anthony R. Pico is serving his 11th term of office as tribal chairman. Under Chairman Pico’s leadership, the Viejas Band has set a state and national example for economic development and diversification.
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DJ Abel

Launch DJ Abel's MP3 player and listen to some of his tunes while you browse the site.

Abel has been on tour doing shows from Los Angeles, to New York City and has also performed internationally, in Germany, Canada, and Switzerland. He has held numerous house gigs in clubs throughout the Southwest. Not one to get stuck in the same groove, Abel applied his talents and skills to a wide variety of music. He has recently been working with musicians from different genres, including hardcore heavy metal, R&B, hip hop, and reggae.
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DJ Shock B

Known for his "party rocker" style, Brian loves what he does and "reps" for the Natives always.
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Pound 4 Pound Mixxtape Tour
Quese Imc and DJ ShOck B
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Quese

"I’m a sheep in wolf’s clothing,
a wolf in shepherd’s skin
messaging through smoke signals,
satellite and medicine.
Not a veteran, but a young man,
with fist-clenched one hand
With one smile, one cause,
one life, but with one plan.?
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Pound 4 Pound Mixxtape Tour
Quese Imc and DJ ShOck B
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DJ KWE

What makes her so special? DJ KWE takes you on a journey—from the time she steps up on the decks to the time she spins her last track. This woman is taking house music to another level with her unique skills and style, and her undeniable passion for music.
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Carl Quinn

One of the values Carl has been taught is to assist his people however he can. He has followed this path by volunteering his time to worthwhile community programs, such as Boy Scouts, organizing annual powwows and other community events created for Native people.
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Shadowyze

Shadowyze is a tireless warrior for justice and equality for humanity. He believes music is a key component for doing this by bringing people together to have fun and maybe even learn something at the same time.
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Adam Beach, Actor

I've learned that the only barriers that stand in the way of our dreams are the ones we create for ourselves. I see too many young people sitting idle, waiting for doors to open for them. To achieve, you have to be determined, and be prepared to take advantage of an opportunity when those doors do open for you. As Native people, we have to invest in our youths and support them in whatever career choices they wish to pursue. Without that commitment, we can't build a better future.
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DJ Element

Known for his turntable wizardry, Element has been rocking crowds all over the world with his unique mixing style and trademark scratching techniques. With a larger than life stage presence, he seamlessly mixes genres ranging from Jazz, Funk, Dancehall, Rock, & Hip-Hop. Element has clearly emerged is an innovator in his profession.
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Rudy Rojas, CEO, Native Threads

In 1990, I decided to take a huge leap of faith and launch my own company "Native Threads" with the mission of promoting and preserving Native culture. I started the business working out of my garage, with no investors. It was a difficult path to pursue, but I've never been one to choose the easy route.
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