Why we Have Braids and Long Hair
New Video 2024
Old Video 2019
In this video, Billings Public School students discuss their experiences of having long hair and practicing their traditional American Indian Heritage.cloud.castus.tv/vod/comm7tv/private/65ce81b6e321dd0b80f03ba7?page=HOME
Special thanks to the students that shared their story in the making of this video:
Avery Three Irons, Lewis & Clark 8th grade, Apsaalooke and A'aninin
Justin Seminole, Lewis & Clark 7th grade, Enrolled Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho, Yup'ik, & Sicangu (Lakota, Northern Cheyenne)
Kiaayo Healy, McKinley 3rd grade, Pikuni, Nakoda and A'aninin
Tayshawn Eagle Feathers, Lewis & Clark 8th, grade Apsaalooke
Cactus Runsabove - Northern Cheyenne & Nakoda
Kason Nicholson - A’aninin & Secwepemc
Vince Brady, Skyview H.S.
Special recognition for those who helped in the making of this video:
Billings Public Schools staff:
Rusty Ontiveros, Title VI Indian Education Home to School Coordinator
Carolyn Rusche, IEFA instructional coach
Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of Indian Education
Clinton Valandra, Title VI Indian Education Home to School Coordinator
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