NextGen Natives in the News

On this episode, I share some of these updates with a segment I call "NextGen Natives in the News." This is a mini roundup of things I've come across recently that I think is worth sharing with NextGen Natives. NextGen Native has been around about a year and a half. In that time, we've heard stories from many amazing people in Indian Country. The fun part about building this network of NextGen Natives is to see the amazing things that previous guests continue to do, and learn about cool things that others are doing who are good candidates to get on the show. Jared Yazzie <a href= "http://nextgennative.com/jared-yazzie-oxdx-clothing/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Jared Yazzie <span style= "font-weight: 400;">created <a href= "http://www.oxdxclothing.com/">OXDX clothing. Recently he was featured on a story by <a href= "http://kjzz.org/content/297780/navajo-fashion-designer-uses-t-shirts-illustrate-native-life"> KJZZ <span style= "font-weight: 400;">radio station in Phoenix. The story discussed the growth of Native fashion generally and Yazzie's work specifically. It includes both audio and print. Jessica Metcalfe & Beyond Buckskin Another leader of the fashion movement in Indian Country is making waves. <a href= "http://nextgennative.com/?s=jessica+metcalfe"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Jessica Metcalfe<span style= "font-weight: 400;">, founder of <a href= "http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">BeyondBuckskin<span style= "font-weight: 400;">, the online fashion boutique and blog is opening a <a href= "http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/2016/03/beyond-online-announcing-new-retail-and.html"> retail storefront in Belcourt, ND. The store will also include space for artists. The grand opening is May 7. This is so cool! Lawyers in the News Nikke Alex is a third-year law student at the University of New Mexico. She will graduate this Spring. Earlier this week, Nikke <a href= "https://twitter.com/nikkealexis/status/724634879703425025"> shared that she is receiving an award from the school during graduation. It's great to see that someone that balanced her academics, work, personal projects, and more is being recognized for her accomplishments. Congratulations, Nikke! The other legal news is from someone I have not met, but their awesome news  is worth sharing. Kamaile Turcan is Hawaiian and is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Beginning this Summer, she will <a href= "http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/30940948/us-supreme-court-justice-chooses-uh-law-graduate-to-serve-as-law-clerk"> begin her term as a clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. This is huge! Supreme Court clerks often play a significant role in  first drafts of the decisions rendered by the court, or at least informing their judge's thinking on key issues. It's a great achievement for Turcan and a cool opportunity for the court to be exposed directly to someone with Native ancestry. Heading to GON? Consider Rezilience Event This weekend, ABQ is the place to be. If you're attending Gathering of Nations be sure to check out the art event <a href= "http://www.rezartx.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Rezilience<span style= "font-weight: 400;">. The event is being organized by, among others, <a href= "http://nextgennative.com/warren-montoya-eric-manolito-rezonate-art/"> Warren Montoya I believe. Warren held a similar event last year and this one seems to be bigger.