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Indian Baskets
Indian Baskets

In this short video, Washoe elder Joanne Martinez explains some uses of Indian baskets.

 (1/16/2009)
Eddie Thundercloud for President
Eddie Thundercloud for President

Mad TV presents the presidential candidacy of Eddie Thundercloud, who addresses the issues of immigration, the Iraq war and medical insurance. Editor's warning: Some viewers might find some of the content offensive.

 (1/12/2009)
AIM Protest Album
AIM Protest Album

A musical slideshow of pictures of American Indian Movement and other protests.

 (1/9/2009)
Rise Up Tuscarora Nation
Rise Up Tuscarora Nation

Pura Fe' and Danny Godinez perform "Rise Up Tuscarora Nation" at the JVC Jazz Festival. Pura Fe' is from the Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina.

 (12/30/2008)
Crystal Shawanda's Award-Winning Video
Crystal Shawanda's Award-Winning Video

"You Can Let Go" by Crystal Shawanda was named Best Music Video of 2008 at the annual American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show.

 (12/29/2008)
NishTV Bloopers
NishTV Bloopers

Here's a video of 2008 bloopers on NishTV, a video-media Web site covering Northern Ontario's Anishinabek Community. Nish is the short version for the word Anishinabek, which refers to the First Nations people of Canada.

 (12/24/2008)
Message of Hope for Natives With Holiday Depression
Message of Hope for Natives With Holiday Depression

Richard Ogima, who also appears in the video and run NishTV, says of the video: "I would like to leave a positive message about combating suicide and the Xmas depression. I hope it is well favored and at least touches one life. Please forward this message to members in the Native Community who could use this message of hope that speaks to the younger generation."

 (12/23/2008)
Haskell Public Service Announcements
Haskell Public Service Announcements

The TV 1 class at Haskell Indian Nations University did these public service announcements. If anyone would like to use them, please email reznet's NVOD editor (link below).

 (12/22/2008)
Haskell News
Haskell News

The December broadcast by journalism students at Haskell Indian Nations University features an in-depth interview with the tribal university president, Dr. Linda Sue Warner.

 (12/16/2008)
Cherokee National Treasures Art Market
Cherokee National Treasures Art Market

An art market of Cherokee National Treasures took place last week in Tahlequah, Okla. Artists showed artworks including baskets, booger masks, weavings, pottery, buffalo grass dolls and other traditional Cherokee items.

 (12/15/2008)

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)

  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.

  • A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • Native reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential choice, is 'pretty mixed,' says one critic. A supporter says Palin 'has been open to and concerned about Alaska Native issues.'

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