PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT SPRING ALASKA SCHREINER

CHUGACH ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION AND VALDEZ NATIVE TRIBE

Spring Alaska Schreiner is the owner and Principal EcologistIndigenous Agriculturalist of Sakari Farms. Spring serves on multiple regional and national agricultural boards and educational committees and advocates for local farmers and tribal members. Spring received the 2019 NASDA Women Farm to Food Award, and more recently, the recipient of the 2021 Na’ahlee Tribal Fellowship and the 2022 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award for the PNW.

“My name is Upingaksraq (the time when the ice breaks). I am an enrolled member and shareholder of the Chugach Alaska Native Corporation and Valdez Native Tribe. Inupiaq lineage allows a unique/diverse cultural perspective of the use of historical food systems ranging from Alaska to Oregon and regional tribal lands on Turtle Island.”

Spring participates in the USDA Indian Agricultural Council, Made by Native American Export Food Program, Indigenous Seed Keepers Network, Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance, American Indian Housing Authority, PNW Intertribal Food Sovereignty Coalition, and many other regional policy based boards and committees.

Youth Spotlight Lindsey Littlesky

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION

I am an 18 year old Šináata Scholar Freshman at Whitman College, meaning I have a full ride scholarship studying environmental studies and politics at the liberal arts college located on the traditional homelands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla, in hopes of being an environmental justice lawyer. At Whitman College, I serve as the Indigenous Peoples Education & Culture Club President. I am a committed goalkeeper for the Whitman Women’s Soccer program & Midfielder for the Whitman Women’s Lacrosse program. I also am a member of the Whitman College Advisory Council for CTUIR Collaboration. I have served six years as the CTUIR Youth Leadership Council Chairwoman advocating for mental health awareness, salmon protection, and wellness prevention. I am an enrolled member of the San Felipe Pueblo Katishtya, a descendant of the Hopi Nation and Oglala Lakota Nation.

Producer Spotlight

Laronn Katchia

WARM SPRINGS / WASCO / PAIUTE

A filmmaker and storyteller from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. His passion, dedication, and love for film derive from his Indigenous teachings and lived experience as a tribal member. His films contain a unique, impactful and powerful approach to narrative and documentary storytelling.

“My mission is to change the Indigenous stereotypes of film and to represent us through an authentic lens. The Indigenous perspective is what’s missing in Hollywood today and needs to be brought to light. There are too many untouched original stories waiting to be filmed, and that being filmed by an Indigenous director.”

LaRonn is currently based in Portland, Oregon and hopes to continue to amplify the stories and honor the voices of Warm Springs & Indigenous people.

PRODUCER

Spotlight Brutis Baez

CONFEDERATION OF THE WARM SPRINGS, WASCO AND PAIUTE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Brutis Baez is a Warm Springs tribal member (Wasco/Warm Springs/Paiute) who enjoys all aspects of art and culture. Brutis has been making music since high school and has released 7 albums which are available on all online streaming platforms under “Bigg B.” While making a music video he discovered a new passion with filming. He released an autobiography titled “More Than Music” along with several music videos for his albums. Now Brutis spends most of his time working on film projects related to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, helping indigenous voices be heard.

Producer Spotlight Geneva Mayall Potawatomi Nation And Yonsei

Geneva Mayall is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Yonsei (fourth generation Japanese American). She comes from a line of storytellers and social justice advocates and hopes to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother who at the age of ninety-three still attends civil protests every Friday on the streets of Oakland. Geneva currently works with Central Oregon Community College teaching Native high school students how to prepare for life after high school and maintain cultural connection and pride. It is Geneva’s goal to combine her bloodline of social justice and passion for storytelling to help bring the community together. Wdetandan jagenagenanRespect for all our relations.