Photography – Pamela J. Peters

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 pamelajpeters Artist Links, Artist Profile, Native Narratives, Photography

Myrton Running Wolf’s interview on acting and his quest for participation and visibility for American Indians in Hollywood.

Myrton Running Wolf received praise for his latest short film Soldier. Inspired by true accounts, the story follows two young Lakota sisters — escapees of 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre — as they fight to survive against the U.S. military. Rarely seen in Hollywood, the movie provides a unique perspective of historical American Indian events through a dynamic Native … Continue reading Myrton Running Wolf’s interview on acting and his quest for participation and visibility for American Indians in Hollywood.

January 10, 2019January 11, 2019 pamelajpeters Blog stories, Lectures/Gallery, Native Narratives, Photography

NDNZ in The City

I'll be speaking about my photography work at the Los Angeles Central Library. Date(s): Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Time: 12:15pm Location: Central Library Meeting Room A Audience: Adults, Seniors, Teens Category: Lecture RSVP: Reservations not required. Limited seating is first come, first serve. Doors open approximately 15 minutes before the start of the program. Description: PAMELA J. … Continue reading NDNZ in The City

October 21, 2016 pamelajpeters Blog stories, Native Narratives, Photography, Poems

These Native American Artists Want You to Know They Are ‘Still Here’

“For so long, we've had other people tell our stories and document our stories. They've researched us so much they've forgotten we are human beings,” said Peters, who is Diné (Navajo). “It's important for us to have our [own] narrative, to [define] exactly who we are as indigenous people.”

August 1, 2016October 19, 2016 pamelajpeters Native Narratives, Photography, Projects in Progress

Classic Hollywood Images with Native Men in Los Angeles

Meet the handsome and dapper young Native American men that are part of this series #RealNDNZRetakeHollywood

July 29, 2016October 19, 2016 pamelajpeters Film Projects, Photography, Projects in Progress

Classic Hollywood images of Native American actresses in Los Angeles.

The beautiful young Native American women that are part of this series #RealNDNZRetakeHollywood - See more photos from Aug 4th - Aug 7th at These Days LA - 118 Winston Street, DTLA.

July 25, 2016October 19, 2016 pamelajpeters Blog stories, Native Narratives, Photography

Real NDNZ Re-Take Hollywood

Real NDNZ Re-Take Hollywood, showcases photographs that disrupt and decolonize clichéd portrayals of the “Hollywood Indian.” The series "re-takes," classic portraits of movie stars of yesteryear with contemporary Native American actors in Los Angeles.