Pope laments U.S. 'injustices' to blacks, Indians

46,000-strong crowd hears pontiff celebrate public Mass at D.C. stadium 

Quoted from MSNBC.com:

 "Americans have always been a people of hope," he said during his homily. "Your ancestors came to this country with the experience of finding new freedom and opportunity.

 "To be sure, this promise was not experienced by all the inhabitants of this land; one thinks of the injustices endured by the native American peoples and by those brought here forcibly from Africa as slaves."

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 Editor's note:  Though he has mentioned the injustices’ to the Blacks in this country, they have established a historical claims for themselves in the world of entertainment, acting, music, films, and media world.  Unlike our people the Native American, or American Indians, who still have yet to see equal opportunity in the entertainment industry, where doors are shut on our faces in no casting for television roles, and film, other than the hypocrite stereotypes of the Native Americans casted in recent films based back in the 1800's, where we are still viewed as warriors in buckskin!!!  We are not given equal air time for Grammy nominations for our music during the Grammy awards.  We are not seeing the Native American Music Awards televised on any network or cable broadcast.  Promises made to our people for the benefits of health, economics and equality to practice our traditions by speaking our language in public schools, where in the past, we have been condemned to speak our native tongue, I thank the Pope for mentioning of our injustice today and pray that his prayers for our people will serve much over due needed blessings to my people, for equality and respect in being FIRST American in this great country.  Gina/Editor IRN.com  4/17/08

Horses for Hollywood 2/15/05
Article shared with IRN readers
by Gina Moore

Yakama Nation descendant Bill Lawrence
was featured in the Yakima Herald Tuesday
about his extensive work in training horses for
Hollywood films.  I recall some few years ago the talk
around White Swan and the rez of how cool it was to hear
Bill was off on location working on set of the "Postman"
some local ranchers "old timers" like who are life long friends
of Bill's Dad "Vernon Lawrence" wondered if they would ever see
him again around White Swan.  Recently during the Christmas
holiday, I was having breakfast with my Dad (Bill Northover) at the Branding Iron in Toppenish, when Bill and his two daughters sat down to eat, and Bill acknowledge my Dad.  I did not know that he just returned from Mexico where he was working on "Zorro" and "Racing Stripes".  It was good to see him back home and I was very pleased to read this article about his work in training horses for films in Hollywood.  Check out the article, it is so cool to see
a Native cowboy, horseman, working on set in Hollywood.  Good work Bill, White Swan and all of us ranchers from the Yakama Reservation are pretty darn proud of you! 
Click here to read the article: 
Article courtesy of the Yakima Herald Republic

Native American "Loretta Lynn" takes home a Grammy
Indian Rodeo News would like to congratulate Loretta Lynn
in winning the Grammy award for  Best Country Music album.
And we also would like to congratulate "Bill Miller"
for winning the Grammy in the Native American album category.



Native American actress reminisces the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson
article written by: Gina Moore


With the news of Johnny Carson's death, brings to mind of the guests he has had on his show over the years.
If you were to ask a American Indian who from Indian Country was a guest on the tonight show? One would need to stop and think about that question. Due to the fact that very few Native American actors are seen in today's movies and television shows only a few names come to mind. We all know how successful Dances with Wolves was. It is assumed there had to be an actor from that movie who was a guest on the tonight show right? Well, Graham Greene and Rodney Grant were guests of the tonight show. They were not the only Native Actor to be a guest on the show.
In December of 1991, just a year before Johnny retired from late night, he requested the character of Marilyn Whirlwind, from Northern Exposure to be on his show. Actress Elaine Miles was a featured guest on his show, I got the exclusive privilege to speak with Elaine on Monday after he passed away and ask her what it was like to be on his show. Elaine said that Johnny picked Elaine out of the cast of Northern Exposure, before she went on the show, he asked her how to say "We'll be right back" in Nez Pearce, Elaine also brought Smoked Salmon, Huckleberries, Choke Cherries, and roots for Johnny, and Ed, to sample. When she was asked by Doc Sevrenson if she brought Eel, she was surprised, as Doc told her that he grew up on the Columbia river, and he attended many feasts at Celilo. This of course made Elaine feel at home on stage of the Tonight Show. Elaine's Mom (Armenia Miles), was backstage and Doc asked her if he could buy some more of the Salmon and she said "No I'll just give it to you". Elaine said when she was on the show, Ed McMahon was so very nice to her, and she really enjoyed the moment. "I realized how special it was to be a guest on his show, after hearing of his death" said Elaine. She also mentioned that comedian Charlie Hill has been on the Tonight Show with Johnny and Jay Leno, and it is great to see recognition of Native American actors and entertainers who got to share the spotlight with Johnny Carson.

Posted August 26, 2004

TNT In association with  Dreamworks television casting call
for native actors / Lakota Speakers

Seeking:

Young Men (age 8  Teens)

Men (20s, 30s and Elders)

Young Women (12-16)

Interviews with Casting Director Rene Haynes

August 31st - Rapid City, SD

10 AM  6 PM

Alex Johnson Hotel



September 2nd - Sioux Falls, SD

10 AM  6PM

Best Western Ramkota Hotel



For addresses and audition material: info@rhcasting.com

Posted August 25, 2004

Casting call for Bull Riders
Next American Bull Rider 
Applications are now available
Click here
Auditions scheduled in Dallas Texas September 17, 2004
Native Bull Riders are encouraged to apply!!!!! 

Want to be a contestant on a NBC show! 
NBC is now searching for new talent for 
their shows: 

• Sports Illustrated Fresh Faces Swimsuit Model Search
• The Apprentice
• Extreme Reunion
• The David E. Kelley Project
• Double or Nothing
• Balderdash
• Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
• Fear Factor

Click here for audition information
We need more Native Americans  to audition for these shows! 

Recent News from the AIFI

Latest film from the American Indian Film Institute

Whale Rider

Tribute To Will Sampson 

FILM CASTING NOTICE FOR NATIVE MEN (18-40)

Rene Haynes, Casting Director for such films as “Skins,” “Dreamkeeper,” “Coyote Waits” is conducting a North American talent search for Native American/First Nations men for acting roles and “core extras” roles in upcoming motion picture and television projects.  All interested men age 18-40 are encouraged to apply.  Must be in great physical condition and have athletic physique.  Acting experience a plus, but not necessary

Please send current photo with contact information immediately.  NO EMAIL PHOTOS PLEASE:

RENE HAYNES CASTING

MALE TALENT SEARCH

1314 SCOTT ROAD

BURBANK, CA 91504

*Please let us know of any special skills you may have such as horseback riding, stunt abilities, athletic experience, etc.  Also please let us know if you are fluent in any languages besides English.

Casting Announcement Attention!!!  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CASTING NOTICE FOR YOUNG WOMAN (16-22)

Rene Haynes, Casting Director for such films as “Skins,” “Dreamkeeper,” “Coyote Waits” is conducting a North American talent search for a young Native American/First Nations woman for a lead role in a major motion picture. Any young woman age 16-22 is encouraged to apply. Must look “traditional,” youthful and have a natural appearance and athletic physique. Acting experience a plus, but not necessary. For more information, please email Rene Haynes Casting:

t a l e n t @ r h c a s t i n g . c o m

Or send a current photo with contact information immediately*

Rene Haynes Casting

1314 Scott Road

Burbank, CA 91504

*Deadline for submissions is December 20th, 2003

Mark Reed:  Native American Caucus Chairman

Recently  Mark Reed using his many years of Hollywood industry experience stepped up to continue the efforts in preventing Native American actors, writers, and producers from not getting the same opportunities as other diversified groups have.  

Something that I have noticed is  writers who do not know our ways of life, would not understand how to write a script, or a sitcom using a Native character.  This is why it is needed for people like Mark Reed to keep working in getting major studios to start reading scripts and TV storylines written by Native writers including myself.    I was one of the many last year who submitted my picture and acting bio to CBS for their nationwide casting call, I was invited to audition last year at the Seattle SAG office and asked to give a one minute monologue either comedy or drama, because of my character, I used a monologue from the movie "Jackie Brown"  I played "Jackie"   and was told I did a very good job.  Though at the time, I did not know they were casting for only 5 characters total.  Though this was a good experience, it was exciting that after all these years, our people like myself, are now getting called and Hollywood wants more of Native Americans on screen.  

I first read about Mark's recent position in a article from Indian Country Today.  And in this article, Mark  asks for NATIVE AMERICA to express their views on representation in the media.   He suggests writing letters to the Diversity departments at the major studios and demand proper representation.  Or you can write to Reed at triplep.ranch@verizon.net 

Visit Indian Country to read the full article.  

Gina Moore/Editor 

September 17, 2003

4 Directions Entertainment and Producer Sonny Skyhawk
would like your feedback on their recent NBC showing of 
The World of American Indian Dance that aired this last spring April 19, 2003.  To complete the feedback form click here