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This section highlights available Audio, Video, and Photos that promote the 2010 Census in Indian Country.

Audio

2010 Census American Indian/Alaska Native Radio Announcements

Journey (31 seconds)

I will not forget the stories that shaped our way of life, the stories of who we are. I can tell you about this place we still call home. And I can tell you about the new stories to come. When you participate in the 2010 Census you ensure programs and services to be here for our community and you can help continue our stories. Look for the Census form in March. 2010 Census – it’s in our hands. Visit 2010Census.gov.

Journey to Remember (1 minute, 2 seconds)

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I remember the stories of the old ones. Do not forget the trail of tears. Don’t ignore what happened at Canyon Creek. Teachers will not skip the chapter on Wounded Knee. See the re-enactment of the Battle at Little Bighorn. We will not forget those who left to live in urban areas. Our grandmothers remember. I will not forget the stories that shaped our way of life, the stories of who we are. I can tell you about this place we still call home. And I can tell you about the new stories to come. When you participate in the 2010 Census you ensure programs and services to be here for our community, programs such as schools, healthcare, housing, and roads. I will not forget; I will not forget. And you can help continue our stories. Look for the Census form in March. 2010 Census – it’s in our hands. Visit 2010Census.gov.

Ulali (1 minute, 1 second)

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For our mothers, our brothers, for all our people, the time has come, join your voice with ours. For reservations, villages, and places we call home, the time is now, join your voice with ours. For those who came before, those on their way, our time has come today, the time is now. For others to know what we need and who we are for our needs and our time, ten easy questions, 2010 Census.

National Native News

Alaska Native people are first counted in 2010 Census. (5 minutes)

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http://tribalroadtour.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html

Listen to an interview with Susie Aikman, driver of the SUV in the Tribal Road Tour in the Denver Region (6 minutes). Ten States. More than 9,000 miles. More than 90 Tribal Nations and communities.

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Video

What Tribe Are You?

Counting Urban Indians for Census

AZCentral.com

News coverage of the Phoenix Indian Center's "Be Counted Day" on March 23, 2010

Stand Up and Be Counted Indian Country

Stand Up and Be Counted Indian Country is a Public Service Announcement to encourage urban Native Americans to participate in the 2010 Census. Written and directed by Jennifer Villalobos (Tohono O'odham) and produced by Shaken World Screenworks, this PSA stars real Los Angeles American Indian community members representing their tribes.

Chrissie Castro (Navajo) - Los Angeles American Indian community organizer and consultant.
Gina Lucas (Santa Ynez Chumash) - Member of American Indian Community Council's First Women, First Tuesday, Come to the Fire work group.
Summer Alverez (Santa Ynez Chumash) Cast for obvious cute reasons, she was the best baby and such a sport when it came to the cradle board.
DJ Archey (Salt River Pima) - Leader of DJ and the Bandits rock group, they will be performing at Rock the Native Count on March 27th.
John Funmaker (Ho Chunk/ Lakota)- John provided the voice over for the PSA. John is a very well known and respected spiritual leader in the Los Angeles American Indian community.

Portrait of America - American Indians and Alaska Natives

Grand Ronde

The Grande Ronde Tribe lost its official status with the federal government in 1954 and was disbanded. In the '70s, the tribe sought to restore itself by gathering dispersed members in a census of their own. Filling out the census ensures that your community has a say in its future.