For this issue, SNAG staff held workshops with Native Youth from Chemawa High School in Salem, Oregon; with Northwest Youth Conference participants in Omak, Washington; and with local Bay Area youth. We explored what they fear, and what they dream of. We also feature in this issue SNAG’s Making Pathways presenter series with prominent Native artists, leaders, comedians and musicians, and the SNAG Bio-Bus, a bio-diesel powered shuttle bus. We also share how to organize to protect sacred sites, and as always, beautiful art. Check it out and donate here to help publish the print version. Enjoy!
SNAG Magazine new issue "Fear and Dreams"
For this issue, SNAG staff held workshops with Native Youth from Chemawa High School in Salem, Oregon; with Northwest Youth Conference participants in Omak, Washington; and with local Bay Area youth. We explored what they fear, and what they dream of. We also feature in this issue SNAG’s Making Pathways presenter series with prominent Native artists, leaders, comedians and musicians, and the SNAG Bio-Bus, a bio-diesel powered shuttle bus. We also share how to organize to protect sacred sites, and as always, beautiful art. Check it out and donate here to help publish the print version. Enjoy!
SNAG Magazine Release Party! "Fears & Dreams" Digital Launch 7-11 pm
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| Art Exhibition, Live Art, Traditional Dance and Song, Food! Cultural sharing by: Round Valley Feather Dancers Habida Pomo Dancers All Nations Singers Open Mic Art Exhibition by: Rye Purvis Spencer Cunningham Richard Casteneda Nizhoni Ellenwood Erlin Geffard Erick Andino Live art by: Sean Nash Joaquin Newman Food: SNAG Mobile Juice Bar Fry Bread & Stew All ages! $5-15 suggested donation. No one turned away. https://www.facebook.com/events/256495894426307/ |
SNAG Weekly Workshops Begin Tuesday Sept 27th
Seventh Native American Generation (SNAG) was established in 2002 to teach Native Youth to amplify their voice by making their own media. In the last 10 years, SNAG has published seven full color magazines, trained hundreds of youth, hosted packed annual community arts events, and provided free weekly workshops in SF for Native Youth to learn skills in graphic design, layout, photography, film, fine art and writing.
This year, our weekly workshops will be hosted in collaboration with PODER at 474 Valencia St, Suite #125 in San Francisco every Tuesday 4:30-7pm. Our calendar year begins Tuesday Sept. 27th. Youth Aged 12-18 are invited to participate. This Fall/Winter Youth participants will produce and layout the 8th print edition of SNAG Magazine, participate in a camp out on Alcatraz Island, and some will be selected to attend the Bioneers conference in Marin. The SNAG staff is excited to offer their skills in media training, and we look forward to another fun year of media making!
SNAG EARTHDAY CELEBRATION PHOTOS & VIDEO!
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| Daygots |
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| Backwordz Medicine |
Aurora Mamea of Dancing Feathers
Vendors
Cy Wagoner and Spencer Cunningham
Dancing Feathers
Ta’c’wees (Traditional Acapella)
Sage Romero hoop dancer
Linda Koffman
Eco-fashion show
Guerilla Queens
Sista Hailstorm
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| SNAG Bio Bus! |
SNAG EARTHDAY CELEBRATION
SNAG EARTHDAY CELEBRATION
FRIDAY APRIL 22ND, 2011 7PM-11PM
SNAG PRESENTS..
Artists Exhibition:
Richard Castaneda (Pima), Rene Castro (Ohlone) Nizhoni Ellenwood (Nii Mii Puu/Nez Perce & Apache), Spencer Keeton Cunningham (Nez Perce), Rye Purvis (Diné), Anthony Sul (Ohlone), Cy Wagoner (Diné), Peps 357 (Huichol & Apache), Merisha Lemmer (Choctaw)
Eco Fashion Show w/designs by:
Amelia Berrumen (Itzpapalotl)
Laryssa Verdussen (Loft 1513)
Rachel Znerold (Loft 1513)
Performances by:
The Bluntest (Los Angeles), Sista Hailstorm (Seattle, Yaqui), Linda Koffman (Santa Cruz), Daygots (New York, Seneca), Guerilla Queens (Los Angeles), Backwordz Medicine (Spoken Word, NorCal) Ras K’dj & SNAG youth Dj’s
Traditional Song and Dance by:
Ta’c’wees (Traditional Acapella), Dancing Feathers (Youth Inter-tribal Dancers)
Fresh Squeezed Juice Bar &
Youth Art Exhibit on the new SNAG bio-bus
Native Arts/Crafts Vendors
@ Galeria De La Raza
2857 24th Street, SF
7pm-11pm
$5 suggested donation no one turned away!
NO ALCOHOL, NO DRUGS, NO HATE, NO DRAMA!!
Come out to support Indigenous Youth Media!!
“This event is made possible thanks to the support of Galería de la Raza’s GINAA Program (Grant Writing for Indigenous and Native American Artists), a small grants and capacity-building project funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission.” 
Making Pathways w/ Bunky Echohawk! 6-11pm
| Time | Sunday, March 13 · 6:00pm - 11:00pm |
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| Location | Eastside Cultural Center 2277 International Blvd., Oakland, CA |
| More Info | SNAG & ESAA presents.. Making Pathways Lecture Series & Fundraiser Featuring BUNKY ECHOHAWK (Pawnee), a multi-talented artist whose work spans both media and lifestyle. A graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, he is an artist, graphic designer, photographer, writer and a traditional singer and dancer. ... With guest live artists Peps 357 (Huichol/Apache), Renee Castro (Ohlone) & Nice One (Hawaii) AND guest singers Ta'c wees (traditional womens acapella group). Ras K'dj on the one's and two's. $5-$15 suggested donation, Youth Free! No one turned away for lack of funds |
Audio from Making Pathways in Oakland: PURA FE, JEREMY GOODFEATHER and QUESE IMC
Thank you to Pedro Reyes for taking the audio we recorded at the event and putting it on AZTLANTV - where you can listen to PURA FE, JEREMY GOODFEATHER and QUESE IMC if you missed the event this past Sunday!
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/12624345
The audio begins with Quese IMC, then Jeremy Goodfeather, then Pura Fe (with Jeremy Goodfeather accompanying later on) begins around 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Thank you to our amazing performers, to everyone who came out and volunteered, to Jose and the staff at East Side Arts Alliance, and to Seventh Generation Fund, Akonadi Foundation, Honor the Earth, SFAC and our other supporters for helping us put on free community events and workshops!
To become a supporter of SNAG: With Paypal go to http://www.paypal.com and click on the button “send money online.” Our account is snagmagazine@yahoo.com. Or by mail:
SNAG Magazine
P.O. Box 40597
San Francisco, CA 94140
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/12624345
The audio begins with Quese IMC, then Jeremy Goodfeather, then Pura Fe (with Jeremy Goodfeather accompanying later on) begins around 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Thank you to our amazing performers, to everyone who came out and volunteered, to Jose and the staff at East Side Arts Alliance, and to Seventh Generation Fund, Akonadi Foundation, Honor the Earth, SFAC and our other supporters for helping us put on free community events and workshops!
To become a supporter of SNAG: With Paypal go to http://www.paypal.com and click on the button “send money online.” Our account is snagmagazine@yahoo.com. Or by mail:
SNAG Magazine
P.O. Box 40597
San Francisco, CA 94140
Making Pathways with Pura Fe and Quese IMC, Sunday Feb 6th
SNAG & ESAA presents..Making Pathways lecture series & Fundraiser
Featuring PURA FE (Tuscarora) singer, songwriter, guitarist and soulstress. She is an original member of the famed group Ulali, and has toured the world over as a renowned solo artist.
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With guest guitarist and vocalist Jeremy Goodfeather (Mohawk), and performance by MC/vocalist Quese IMC (Pawnee), and Ras Kdj on the decks (Afro-Pomo, Audiopharmacy).
$5-$15 suggested donation, Youth Free!
No one turned away for lack of funds
Sunday, February 6th
7pm-10pm @ Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
Bring your family, bring your Valentine, come see a dope concert!
FMI: http://www.snagmagazine.co
SNAG's mission provides Native youth the opportunity to achieve balance and harmony, address historical and modern grievances, and explore and develop leadership and community skills through arts and cultural expression. Through a holistic approach that combines spirituality, tradition and multi-media skills, we aim to shape the next generation of Native leaders.
Making Pathways with Drew Lacapa, Sunday Jan 9th
SNAG & ESAA presents..
Making Pathways lecture series & Fundraiser
Featuring renowned Comedian Drew Lacapa (Apache/Hopi/Tewa),
He believes his humor is not discriminatory because everyone is worthy of being teased regardless of ethnicity or religion
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with guest poet, weaver and educator Kim Shuck (Tsalagi, Sauk and Fox)
$5-$15 suggested donation, Youth Free!
No one turned away for lack of funds
Sunday, January 9th
7pm-10pm @ Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
Bring your family, bring a date, come out and laugh with us!!
FMI: http://www.snagmagazine.co
SNAG's mission provides Native youth the opportunity to achieve balance and harmony, address historical and modern grievances, and explore and develop leadership and community skills through arts and cultural expression. Through a holistic approach that combines spirituality, tradition and multi-media skills, we aim to shape the next generation of Native leaders.
Making Pathways with Winona LaDuke, Sunday Dec 5th
SNAG & ESAA presents..
Making Pathways lecture series & Fundraiser
Featuring renowned Activist, Economist and Writer Winona LaDuke
speaks about creating new pathways towards a green future.
with guest speakers Phillip Meshekey and Natural Man.
$5-$15 suggested donation, Youth Free!
No one turned away for lack of funds
Sunday, December 5th
7pm-10pm @ Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
FMI: http://www.snagmagazine.co
http://www.honorearth.org/
Look for SNAG Youth in the streets in our New BIO-BUS!
We will be offering Indigenous led tours throughout Northern California powered by bio-diesel and eventually waste vegetable oil. We'll be taking our first Toxic tour with PODER SF next week. If your interested in collaborating on a journey contact us at snagmagazine(at)yahoo.com, see you out on the road! Much Thanks to Honor the Earth for supporting our work! http://www.honorearth.org/
SEVENTH GENERATION RISE! May 15 at SOMArts
HOSTED BY: SNAG, PODER & SF FRIENDSHIP HOUSEA Fun-draiser to send our youth to the Allied Media Conference!
$5-20 suggested donation. ALL AGES family friendly!
| Date: | Saturday, May 15, 2010 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
| Location: | SOMArts Cultural Center |
| Street: | 934 Brannan Street |
| City/Town: | San Francisco, CA |
TRADITIONS:
HA-BIDA (Pomo dancers)
ALL NATIONS (Powwow drum)
MEDICINE WARRIORS (Oakland Friendship House youth)
More dancers to be confirmed!
GALLERY:
YOUTH SKATEBOARDS by SNAG Indigenous Arts Program
SAMMY TANGUILEG (Pomo visual artist/Skateboard design)
CY WAGONER (Diné visual artist/Muralist)
CHANDRA NARCIA (Pima photographer/Mixed media)
SILO (Mexica/Xicana visual artist)
MIGUEL "BOUNCE" PEREZ (Nicoya visual artist/Trust Your Struggle)
DESI (Weapons of Mass Expression)
OZI MAGANA (Salvadorean/painter)
BIG ART (wildlife photography)
LIVE ARTISTS:
NIKILA BADUA (Native Hawaiian visual artist)
JAIV1 (Filipino live painter/Visual artist)
PERFORMANCES:
JEREMY GOODFEATHER (Mohawk acoustic soul music)
PHILLIP MESHEKEY & BLUEBIRD WOMBYN (Anishinaabe/Lakota poetry dance)
DEFINITION RARE (Pueblo/Diné hip-hop)
RAS KDJ & TEAO (Pomo nation/Audiopharmacy)
SHA ONE (Pomo/Zulu nation DJ)
SANTERO (Cuban/Latin, Hip-hop, Cumbia)
FOOD:
7TH GENERATION NATION (Buffalo, wild rice & blue corn tortillas)
CHILE LINDO (Vegan pastries & empenadas)
VENDORS!!
OUTDOORS:
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
OPEN MIC/STORYTELLING
LIVE ARTISTS:
NIKILA BADUA (Native Hawaiian visual artist)
JAIV1 (Filipino live painter/Visual artist)
PERFORMANCES:
JEREMY GOODFEATHER (Mohawk acoustic soul music)
PHILLIP MESHEKEY & BLUEBIRD WOMBYN (Anishinaabe/Lakota poetry dance)
DEFINITION RARE (Pueblo/Diné hip-hop)
RAS KDJ & TEAO (Pomo nation/Audiopharmacy)
SHA ONE (Pomo/Zulu nation DJ)
SANTERO (Cuban/Latin, Hip-hop, Cumbia)
FOOD:
7TH GENERATION NATION (Buffalo, wild rice & blue corn tortillas)
CHILE LINDO (Vegan pastries & empenadas)
VENDORS!!
OUTDOORS:
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
OPEN MIC/STORYTELLING
SKATEBOARD EXHIBITION
PHOTO BOOTH by Gustavo Rodriguez
PHOTO BOOTH by Gustavo Rodriguez
and more....
Urban/Rez Native Foods Exchange Program
As part of our Urban/Rez Native Foods Exchange (Funding for Traditional Food Economies) program, youth are learning to grow edible plants and vegetables at the Secret Garden, an urban community garden in the Mission District of San Francisco. The program is funded by Honor the Earth's Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative and we are conducting it in partnership with the Friendship House and PODER. As part of the program, we took the youth up north to Ya-Ka-Ama in Forestville for a camping/gardening/cultural trip.
These are some images they took.
Stronghold Youth Conference 2010
Stronghold Youth Conference 2010
The Friendship House Association of American Indians brought together youth and leaders to discuss problems affecting their community and possible solutions March 29-30, 2010.
Friendship House Association of American Indians, Inc. of San Francisco is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization that provides residential substance abuse treatment for American Indians. Since its founding in 1963, Friendship House has maintained a strong track record of providing holistic prevention, treatment, and recovery services that are culturally-relevant to American Indians.
Friendship House operates two residential treatment facilities: an 80-bed four-story healing center for adults located in the Mission District of San Francisco, and the Friendship House American Indian Lodge located in Oakland for American Indian women with their children. Both residential treatment facilities are licensed and certified by the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Additionally, Friendship House is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. (CARF)
Our Mission: The mission of Friendship House is to promote healing and wellness in the American Indian community by providing a continuum of substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services that integrate traditional American Indian healing practices and evidence-based substance abuse treatment methods.
Designing Skateboards: Arts Entrepreneurs!
Thanks to funding from the San Francisco Arts Commission, we were able to take our creative arts teaching to another level: Designing skateboards. Taking our cue from Apache Skateboards and Rezolution Skateboards, both Native-owned skateboard companies, we have been showing our youth how to become entrepreneurial designers by using Photoshop to select and alter images that they will then screen-print onto skateboards they have either hand-painted or spray-painted. The entire process is taking a few months because the youth are learning every step involved in the design process.
Above are images taken by the youth. Below are a few images of their background creation process taken by our newest staff member - Chandra Narcia.
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