"IllumiNative - Crystal Echo Hawk & Michael Johnson" - 2024 Skoll Awardee

About This Project

Summary

Invisibility is a modern manifestation of systemic racism and one of the greatest threats to Native lives and livelihoods. Americans see such outdated stories about Native Americans that 78 percent know little to nothing about native peoples. This documentary profiles the story of IllumiNative a national, Native woman-led racial and social justice organization dedicated to disrupting this profound erasure.

Goals & Objectives

IllumiNative utilizes research, narrative and culture change strategies, movement-building, and organizing to disrupt the invisibility of Native peoples, re-educate Americans, and mobilize public support for key Native issues. IllumiNative has played leading roles in nation-wide advocacy campaigns,

Results & Impact

Sharing this story has raised awareness of IllumiNative's efforts.