Watch The New Normal on NEXT Economy Live ft. Crystal Echo Hawk

In collaboration with JumpScale, Social Venture Circle hosts a timely episode of The New Normal with Crystal Echo Hawk, Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative in conversation with Daniel Roth and Alexis Bunten (JumpScale). In this episode we will discuss her breakthrough research on the invisibility of Native Americans, current campaigns to end racist sports mascots, and the rising voices of Native Americans in politics and economics. Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee), is the founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative, a national Native-led organization focused on changing the narrative about Native peoples in the United States. Crystal founded IllumiNative to activate a cohesive set of research-informed strategies that illuminate and amplify the voices, stories, and contributions of contemporary Native peoples to disrupt the invisibility and toxic stereotypes Native peoples face. Alexis Bunten (Senior Advisor, JumpScale), (Unangan/Yup’ik) co-directs the Bioneers Indigeneity Program. She has served as a program director, media-maker, consultant and applied researcher for 20 years. Alexis’ areas of expertise include Indigenous-led economic development, organizational decolonization, and cross-cultural communications. Read more: https://www.wejumpscale.com/alexis-bunten Daniel Roth (General Partner & Founder, JumpScale) is an experienced social entrepreneur, movement strategist, and integrative healthcare professional focused on sustainable development, indigenous cultural revitalization, and healing arts. Read more: https://www.wejumpscale.com/roth In partnership with the American Sustainable Business Council, Intentional Media, JumpScale, and Opportunity Collaboration. Supported by The Accountkeepers, Bromberger Law, and SustainVC.

Weds., July 29th 1:30PM et / 10:30am pt

In collaboration with Social Venture Circle, JumpScale’s Daniel Roth and Alexis Bunten spoke with Founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative, Crystal Echo Hawk.

In this episode we discussed her breakthrough research on the invisibility of Native Americans, current campaigns to end racist sports mascots, and the rising voices of Native Americans in politics and economics.

Crystal Echo Hawk (Pawnee), is the founder and Executive Director of IllumiNative, a national Native-led organization focused on changing the narrative about Native peoples in the United States. Crystal founded IllumiNative to activate a cohesive set of research-informed strategies that illuminate and amplify the voices, stories, and contributions of contemporary Native peoples to disrupt the invisibility and toxic stereotypes Native peoples face. In addition to her work with IllumiNative, Crystal serves on the Board of Directors of the NDN Collective.

Alexis Bunten (Senior Advisor, JumpScale), (Unangan/Yup’ik) co-directs the Bioneers Indigeneity Program. She has served as a program director, media-maker, consultant and applied researcher for 20 years. Alexis’ areas of expertise include Indigenous-led economic development, organizational decolonization, and cross-cultural communications. Read more about Alexis here.

Daniel Roth (General Partner & Founder, JumpScale) is an experienced social entrepreneur, movement strategist, and integrative healthcare professional focused on sustainable development, indigenous cultural revitalization, and healing arts. Learn more about Daniel here.

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