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Ep. 243 - Sacred Success w/ Jim Warne
“The 7th generation is the native youth of today. They had lots of challenges as their ancestors had lots of challenges. But the 7th generation is here to succeed and lots of great things will happen and, as I always say, I’m a firm believer that one of those 7th generation youth will be president of this United States.” ~ Jim Warne
Educator-advocate-filmmaker Jim Warne is a member of the Oglala Lakota. His Lakota name, Tasunka Akan Wicakte, means Kills on Horseback. He’s a motivational speaker and has testified before Congress. He wrote over FIFTY million dollars worth of grants and contracts for universities and Tribal Nations during his 22 year tenure at SDSU Interwork Institute. Ready for more? Jim’s an Emmy nominated filmmaker. He has worked as an actor and stuntman. Oh, by the way, he was drafted by the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals in 1987 and was also an All-PAC 10 Tackle for the 1987 Arizona State University Rose Bowl Championship team.
Of his early career, Jim says, “I was grateful to live out my young dream related to professional football and acting.”
Jim went on to get a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling with an Administration Emphasis from San Diego State University.
In his current career, he honors his father’s 37 year journey with multiple sclerosis by passionately writing grants, providing opportunities, and advocating for Native American youth with disabilities. As part of this work, Jim is the Community Engagement Director at the University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities and an affiliate with the Sonoran Center For Disabilities.
He honors his mother and his ancestors through his storytelling and filmmaking. His Emmy nominated short film, “Oyáte un Itówapi – Pictures of my People” was featured on Fox’s NFL Thanksgiving Pregame Show in 2020 and FOX’s “Voices” on MLK Day in 2021. His WSD Productions Film Division produced the Award-Winning Documentary, “7th Generation.” Jim’s work reveals the horrors boarding schools inflicted on Native American Youth and the terrible genocide that took place at Wounded Knee.
Tasunka Akan Wicakte brings light to the past to raise awareness, promote healing, and to inspire us all as we endeavor to create a future that is more gentle for our fellow human beings and the Mother Earth we all live on.
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**Video broadcast available** on YouTube @imperfectbest
**Learn more about Jason Freeman** at AwkwardlyAwesome.com
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By Jason Freeman“The 7th generation is the native youth of today. They had lots of challenges as their ancestors had lots of challenges. But the 7th generation is here to succeed and lots of great things will happen and, as I always say, I’m a firm believer that one of those 7th generation youth will be president of this United States.” ~ Jim Warne
Educator-advocate-filmmaker Jim Warne is a member of the Oglala Lakota. His Lakota name, Tasunka Akan Wicakte, means Kills on Horseback. He’s a motivational speaker and has testified before Congress. He wrote over FIFTY million dollars worth of grants and contracts for universities and Tribal Nations during his 22 year tenure at SDSU Interwork Institute. Ready for more? Jim’s an Emmy nominated filmmaker. He has worked as an actor and stuntman. Oh, by the way, he was drafted by the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals in 1987 and was also an All-PAC 10 Tackle for the 1987 Arizona State University Rose Bowl Championship team.
Of his early career, Jim says, “I was grateful to live out my young dream related to professional football and acting.”
Jim went on to get a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling with an Administration Emphasis from San Diego State University.
In his current career, he honors his father’s 37 year journey with multiple sclerosis by passionately writing grants, providing opportunities, and advocating for Native American youth with disabilities. As part of this work, Jim is the Community Engagement Director at the University of South Dakota Center for Disabilities and an affiliate with the Sonoran Center For Disabilities.
He honors his mother and his ancestors through his storytelling and filmmaking. His Emmy nominated short film, “Oyáte un Itówapi – Pictures of my People” was featured on Fox’s NFL Thanksgiving Pregame Show in 2020 and FOX’s “Voices” on MLK Day in 2021. His WSD Productions Film Division produced the Award-Winning Documentary, “7th Generation.” Jim’s work reveals the horrors boarding schools inflicted on Native American Youth and the terrible genocide that took place at Wounded Knee.
Tasunka Akan Wicakte brings light to the past to raise awareness, promote healing, and to inspire us all as we endeavor to create a future that is more gentle for our fellow human beings and the Mother Earth we all live on.
_______________________________________________
**Video broadcast available** on YouTube @imperfectbest
**Learn more about Jason Freeman** at AwkwardlyAwesome.com