AIHM Current Events

RED NATION CELEBRATION

Presents

THE 3rd ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH in the City of Los Angeles

September - November 2008

INDORSED by:

LA Inc * Neighborhood Empowerment * California State Indian Commission 

RED NATION CELEBRATION is officially affiliated with The City of Los Angeles

The 3rd Annual American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles is a project of Red Nation Celebration. The 2008 AIHM/LA-RNC American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles / Red Nation Celebration is funded, endorsed and partnered with: The Governor of the State of California, California State Indian Commission, James Irvine Foundation, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Metropolitan Water District, The City of Los Angeles Councilmembers Bernard Parks, Bill Rosendahl, Wendy Greul, Ed Reyes, Tom LaBonge, Jose Huizar, Time Warner, LA Inc./Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau, LA Corps, Cal Poly Pomona Native American Student Center, City of Los Angeles/Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, Los Angeles Minority Business Opportunity Center, Chinatown Business Improvement District, Democratic Candidate for Congress Mary Pallant, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nations Association, The Joan Goodall Institute and Roots and Shoots, KPFK 90.7, American Indian Film Institute, Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program, County of Los Angeles Public Library, Help the Earth, Maha Yoga, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Color Images, Farm Lab, Riverside Indian School, A-1 Event & Party Rentals, Techovoice, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Murdock Mojado Advertising Graphic Design, Chop Shop Inc, Casa de Sousa, International Indigenous Sacred Women's Council, North Valley Charter Academy, Buonora Child Development Center, Patagonia, Plaza Café, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Red Nation Radio, Red Nation Television Channel and Red Nation Holdings, Inc.

We are also grateful for the diligent work of our volunteers and deeply appreciate their generous gifts of time and expertise.

This event includes American Indians in Philanthropy, Media, Environment
"OPENING GALA EVENT" - Invitation Only 

WHEN: Friday, September 26, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SITE:  Invitation Only due to seating availability - RED IS GREEN CARPET EVENT
COST:  TABLE RESERVATIONS

SPONSORS: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner 

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertisting/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe
Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

THERE IS ONLY ONE WATER, ONE EARTH, ONE SKY, ONE MOON, ONE SUN  This event includes City Officials, Red Nation Celebration members, Spiritual Leaders holding a public “Respecting the Water of Life Sunrise Ceremony.” Water is very sacred to the indigenous peoples of this land as they believe it is the bloodline to Mother Earth.

WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 5:30 a.m. sunrise ceremony
SITE:  Bette Davis Picnic Area, Griffith Park
COST:  FREE

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertisting/Graphic Design,  Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa FePasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library  

This event includes youth speak out on the environment. Sessions include Global Warming, Water, Air, Energy, Animals and Social Justice.  This event is produced "By Youth For Youth."  Held in conjunction with the LAUSD schools.

WHEN:  Monday, November 3, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SITE: TBA
COST: FREE -- ALL SCHOOLS WELCOME

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Metropoitan Water District, Jane Goodall - Roots & Shoots, Time Warner, County of Los Angeles FISH and GAME Commission

COMMUNITY PARTNER:  MURDOCK MOJADO Advertisting/Graphic Design,  Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, Buonora Child Development Center, North Valley Charter Academy, Acsdemia Scmillas del Pueblo Xinaxcalmeca, County of Los Angeles Public Library 

This event includes Blessing of the Sacred Grounds ~

WHEN:  Friday, November 7, 2008, -3:00 p.m.
SITE:  The Los Angeles State Historic Park. 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA.
COST:  FREE

SPONSOR: California State Parks, James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner, Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona, Native American Student Center of Cal Poly Pomona

Community Partner: LA Conservation Corps,MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association County of Los Angeles Public Library

GRAND ENTRY PAPRADE: Master of Ceremonies; All Indigenous communities of the Americas; floats with Native themes; Pau Wau princesses, traditional singers and dancers;  children in regalia, mounted riders, tribal elders and prominent members of the Native American community;  including veterans.

Also to include a contingent of city and government officials, celebrities, community organizations & socially responsible businesses and individuals that supports American Indians. 

WHEN:  Saturday, November 8, 2008, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
SITE:  Downtown L.A. -- Arcadia>right on Main >left on Alameda> to the Los Angeles State Historic Park (long known as the Cornfield)The Los Angeles State Historic Park. 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA.

COST:  FREE

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner,

COMMUNITY PARTNER:  LA Conservation Corps, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design,  Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library  

This event includes Gourd Dancing ~ Grass Dancing ~ Honoring Our Veterans Ceremony; Traditional Dancers from all over the world.  Includes Indian market and Concert Series.

WHEN:  Saturday, November 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SITE:  The Los Angeles State Historic Park. 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA. 
COST:  FREE

SPONSOR: California State Parks, James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner, Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona, Native American Student Center of Cal Poly Pomona

COMMUNITY PARTNER: LA Conservation Corps, MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design,Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe,County of Los Angeles Public Library  

This event includes Gourd Dancing ~ Grass Dancing ~ Traditional Dancers from all over the world and Indian Market.

WHEN:  Sunday, November 9, 2008, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SITE:  The Los Angeles State Historic Park. 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA. 
COST:  FREE

SPONSOR: California State Parks, James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner, Department of Cultural Affairs of Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona, Native American Student Center of Cal Poly Pomona

COMMUNITY PARTNER:  LA Conservation Corps, MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design,   Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa FePasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library  
  

This event includes OPENING NIGHT - Feature Film, Industry Mixer Party with Live Music.

WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
SITE: TBA - RED IS GREEN CARPET EVENT
COST: $75.00; Student w/I.D. $30.00

VIP FESTIVAL PASS: $275.00 (Includes Opening Night; Night of Tribute, All films; Panels/workshops.) 

SPONSORS: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner,

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program  

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe

This event includes an Award Ceremony "Honoring American Indian's in Film and Television. 

WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2008 
SITE: TBA - RED IS GREEN CARPET EVENT
COST: $150 ticket; TABLE RESERVATIONS

VIP FESTIVAL PASS: $275.00 (Includes one ticket to Opening Night; one ticket to Night of Tribute, All films; All Panels/workshops.) 

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program 

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

This event includes American Indian themed Feature Films; Shorts; Documentary's; International Indigenous Films; California Indian Films; Environment Films; Native Heritage Films; Native Women in Film & Television Films; Cross-Cultural Films; Red Nation Student Women Films.

WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2008, 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. 
SITE: TBA
COST: $9.00 a film

VIP FESTIVAL PASS: $275.00 (Includes one ticket to Opening Night; one ticket to Night of Tribute, All films; Panels/workshops.) 

SPONSORS: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program 

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe  Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

This event includes Native Youth Films; films directed and produced by native youth; In partnership with Michael Smith, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program, American Indian Film Festival, San Francisco

WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
SITE: TBA
COST: FREE -- ALL SCHOOLS WELCOME

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program 
 

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

This event includes American Indian themed Feature Films; Shorts; Documentary's; International Indigenous Films; California Indian Films; Environment Films; Native Heritage Films; Native Women in Film & Television Films; Cross-Cultural Films; Red Nation Student Women Films. 

WHEN:  Saturday, November 15, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 
SITE: TBA
COST: $9.00 a film

VIP FESTIVAL PASS: $275.00 (Includes one ticket to Opening Night; one ticket to Night of Tribute, All films; Panels/workshops.) 

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program 
 

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe  Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

This event includes panels / worksops with filmmakers & industry Professionals.

WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2008; times TBA
SITE: TBA
COST: $20.00 a panels / workshop

VIP FESTIVAL PASS: $275.00 (Includes one ticket to Opening Night; one ticket to Night of Tribute, All films; Panels/workshops.) 

SPONSORS: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program 

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe  Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

This event includes recognizing Red Nation producers, staff, all volunteers, plus Special Surprises WHEN:  Sunday, November 16, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
SITE: TBA
COST: If you are not a Red Nation producer, staff, volunteer, ticket $10.00

SPONSORS: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

FILM FESTIVAL PARTNERS: Pan African Film Festival, Downtown Los Angeles Film Festival, ARPA International Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival, American Indian Film Festival Tribal Touring Program 

COMMUNITY PARTNER:  MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library

This event features the bling of the bling of American Indian entrepreneurship and includes industry invites, with confirmed celebrities in attendance.

WHEN:  Saturday, November 22, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
SITE: Surprise Location  - RED IS GREEN CARPET EVENT
COST: TBA

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

COMMUNITY PARTNER: MURDOCK MOJADO Advertisting/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library   

This event includes International Indigenous Sacred Women’s Council

WHEN: Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SITE:  The Los Angeles State Historic Park. 1245 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA.
COST: FREE

SPONSOR: California State Parks, James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

COMMUNITY PARTNER:  LA Conservation Corps,  MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe,
Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library  
  

This event includes Sunset ceremony

WHEN: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SITE:  BELLONA WETLANDS
COST: FREE

SPONSOR: James Irvine Foundation, Time Warner

COMMUNITY PARTNER: Help the Earth, Bellona Wetlands, MURDOCK MOJADO Advertising/Graphic Design, Maha Yoga, Color Images, Chop Shop Inc, NNAAPC, Technovoice, RedNation.tv, Red Nation Records, Red Nation Radio, Bodhi Tree, 2 Live & Let Live, Home Depot, Pantagonia, Las Palomas of Santa Fe, Plaza Cafe of Santa Fe, Pasadena Foothills Chapter of the United Nation Association, County of Los Angeles Public Library