Nataanii Means- Warrior

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Published 2015-11-09

In today's society we're quick to use the word 'Warrior', but in a lot of Indigenous People's language across Turtle Island, that word is translated into many different definitions. In this video I chose to travel the country to different events and locations to depict our modern day warriors, in everything they do, because all of us are fighting to survive in one way or another. Which brings it back to why in our languages, the definition isn't limited to one.

Directed & Edited by Nataanii Means
Director of Photography- Terrance Clifford
Co-Director of Photography- Angel Mills

Shot at various locations over the course of one year.
Natives Lives Matter Rally- Rapid City, SD
LNI- Rapid City, SD
Porcupine, SD
Wounded Knee, SD
Navajo Walkers- Blanco, CO
Canyon de Chelly- Chinle, AZ
Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM
Santa Fe, NM

All Comments (21)

@C.kirk1287 1 year ago

To all my Natives living out here in this fucked up world.. I love you with all my heart! Creator didn’t give us a spirit of defeat! Keep fighting, spreading love to you all! Sending unconditional love from a Ione Miwok girl ❤
@silentcomanche6987 4 years ago

Respect to my Indigenous Ancestors and my brothers and sisters. Comanche Tribe
@leorodriguez655 1 year ago

“The last of the dying breed, hooked up to the tree to breathe” that hit me so hard. So brutal yet so true
@crystalenrriques268 1 year ago

As first nation people we unite, stand and fight together ❤️ proud to be Native 💯💯💯
@MattYellowhorse 7 years ago

Natives supporting Natives! I truly believe power in unity, no matter what nation, what pigment of skin. To be together and to take a stand as brothers and sisters in this corrupt country, we are strong and resilient! One LOVE!!
@kennastout7621 5 years ago

"The last of a dying breed"....so powerful. Thank you, Nataanii
@kristietsinnijinnie8993 1 year ago

All Native Indiana stand together and keep our prayers with almighty. Love the lyrics.
@alishably6024 4 years ago

I love you all. I represent my Native Nations and I'm fighting for this water, land and freedom. Stay Strong my Native people.
@infinitewarriorproduction6278 6 years ago

I am with you warrior .. Sikhs from India from Punjab have had a similar warrior blood like native Americans .. we are all one warrior
@MrKnowyaself 5 years ago

I'm latino and I think native american Hip Hop is one of the realest out there.
@MxMvskoke 4 years ago

This song is everything...unsguarcoated...talented...Native Indigenous life experiences that cannot be silenced.
@TheLibraPerspective 4 years ago

Blackfoot/Chippewa here. I love your music, vibes so deep, the tree, the life of love cures the weak. Thank you!!
@speedkills2861 6 years ago

The only friends I had grown up in school where Navajo. I am white but the white kids made fun of me and just wanted to fight. Thanks 🙏 for being warriors for real and standing up for outcasts. I got y'all back everyday of the week!!!
@kennelljones3970 7 years ago

Native Pride #WaterIsLife
@gorivatra 1 year ago

Stay STRONG and PROUD…. We are with you, Much respect. Greetings from SERBIA 🇷🇸
@jeromemartin7682 3 years ago

Standing Rock Sioux tribe, Fort Yates, ND- Denver, CO. Love ALL my NATIVES holdin it down. Salute!
@Mr04hayabusa 6 years ago

What a POWERFUL song well done.... Mi'kmaq for life
@sloughwaya7291 6 years ago

Finally some rap that spits the truth, thank you - From Canada
@averyortiz9493 2 years ago

Are elders are moving on and its time for us to stand up for are people. Diné Nation 👊🏾
@lisafirstnamesapp4136 4 years ago

Seminole spirit here.... nothing but LOVE to my brother’s and sisters ✌🏼❤️