The September issue of Marie Claire (UK) magazine features eight strong and beautiful Native American women who are working hard to preserve their culture for future generations. Let's take a quick look at who they featured!
Evereta Thinn
Age: 30
Tribe Affiliation: Diné (Navajo)
Occupation: Administrator at a Shonto School District
She aspires to start a language and cultural immersion school for the Diné (Navajo) people.
Alayna Eagle Shield (left) and Tonia Jo Hall (right)
Age: 24
Tribe Affiliation: Lakota & Arikara
Occupation: Teacher in the Lakota Language Nest Head Start program/Medical student
Alayna currently holds a seat in the National Native Youth Cabinet under the National Congress of American Indians (CNAI). You already know Tonia Jo from her hilarious comedy.
Shawn Little Thunder
Age: 26
Tribe Affiliation: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
Occupation: Poet / Singer / Songwriter
Rez Poetry: ‘Wičhóiye Wašaka' (Strong Words) was the name she coined for her open mic events. ‘That’s what I want to do, empower other Natives, especially the younger generations'.
Sage Honga
Age: 22
Tribe Affiliation: Hualapai, Hopi & Diné (Navajo)
Occupation: Server at W Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona
Sage earned the title of 1st attendant in the 2012 Miss Native American USA pageant.
Juliana Brown Eyes-Clifford
Age: 23
Tribe Affiliation: Oglala Lakota & Samoan
Occupation: Musician, photographer, film maker, artist
Juliana and her husband, Scotti Clifford, have formed the band, ‘Scatter Their Own' (which is the English translation for the word Oglala). They are self-taught musicians whose songs are about Mother Earth, social justice and Native American culture.
Kelli Brooke Haney
Age: 33
Tribe Affiliation: Seminole, Creek and Choctaw
Occupation: Musician / Artist
Kelli's the daughter of former Principal Chief of the Seminole Nation, Enoch Kelly Haney. In the early 2000s she formed a rockabilly band with her best friend called The Oh Johnny! Girls and also has a solo music project called Hudson Roar.
Juanita C. Toledo
Age: 28
Tribe Affiliation: Walatowa-Pueblo of Jemez
Occupation: Works for the Community Wellness Program on Jemez Pueblo Reservation
Growing up, Juanita was valedictorian of her charter school, President of the Native American Youth Empowerment (NAYE) group, and on the executive committee of UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth Organization). Today, she works for the Community Wellness program on her reservation and has truly influenced positive changes in the program and in her community.
Congrats ladies! To read the full bio for each lady please visit Marie Claire. More images and a full story will be available in the print version of the September issue of Marie Claire (UK).
Last Updated on August 6, 2018 by PowWow Articles
Michael S. Johnson
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Andrea Robinson
says:Beautiful photos and concept. It’s great to see these ladies do so much to preserve a cherished heritage. 🙂
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Maurice Byers
says:Will any of Canada’s native women be featured? Were these all picked solely on appearance? They are all beautiful women from anyone’s viewpoint. I know they are smart and capable but I have seen native women who aren’t model gorgeous who are just as active as these very special people
Phillip Gun Rattles
says:Meybe asks der Queen if she could do it…?
Patricia Sweet
says:Thank you for liking our hand crafted jewelry and metal smithing in our shop on etsy or perhaps you saw our facebook page with JewelrybyDAC . We appreciate your efforts to promote Native artist . of all types , I was looking to see if a very special lady that I love as a sister was included in your list, I think Katherine Quartz, Flute player and teacher/story teller to various groups of youth, would be a great candidate for future inclusions you may be planning with her QUARTZ SONG C.D.. Katherine has been dealing with health issues lately ,so she’s been lying low doing her crafts and healing up.She has done a lot around Portland , Oregon,and Walker Lake Rez in Nevada.She was the opening flute player for Lance Armstrong@ at the Smithsonian Museum’s Native American Cancer conference a few years ago. I will pass on your information to her. Thanks
D. SeeWalker
says:Thank you for sharing and posting 🙂 Watch for the October editions of Marie Claire in France and South Africa for MORE of the women that were part of this project! – DS