TachiiniiPhotography – Pamela J. Peters

February 21, 2019 pamelajpeters Blog stories

Contemporary Traces of Ancient Land Exhibition

Contemporary Traces on Ancient Land February 9 - April 21 Contemporary Traces on Ancient Land features the work of Merecedes Dorame, Catherine Herrera, Pamela J. Peters, Cara Romero, and Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie. These artists explore contemporary native identities looking at the historical impact of colonialism and its current manifestations that have impacted their communities’ connections to culture, traditions, and … Continue reading Contemporary Traces of Ancient Land Exhibition

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.

July 14, 2016October 19, 2016 pamelajpeters Blog stories, Native Narratives

It wasn’t until I left the Navajo Reservation that I understood my purpose as a Navajo storyteller.

Leaving was the beginning, but eventually I came to understand that it wasn’t enough. I needed to go back to school. This may seem obvious, but to me it wasn’t. Higher education was never a value instilled in me—my parents only told me to find a job and not depend on others.