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Native America

A docu-series visiting Native American reservations showing how today’s Natives live, work & play.

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Native America

Native America

Native America

Native America

Native America

A docu-series visiting Native American reservations showing how today’s Natives live, work & play.

A docu-series visiting Native American reservations showing how today’s Natives live, work & play.

A docu-series visiting Native American reservations showing how today’s Natives live, work & play.

A docu-series visiting Native American reservations showing how today’s Natives live, work & play.

Black Castle Productions
Black Castle Productions
Black Castle Productions
Black Castle Productions
4 Campaigns |
New Orleans, United States
$3,131 USD 43 backers
1% of $250,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Summary

First, thank you so much for visiting our page!  This project has been a passion project of ours for a few years now and we are at the point that in order for the series to be picked up we need to raise money to shoot the first episode.

What is Native America?  Native America is meant to inspire, educate and open the average American’s eyes to the mystery of life on a reservation and the diverse people who struggle to survive AND thrive there. Spotlighting each tribes diversity and drawing parallels to other cultures throughout America. 

Each tribe is amazingly different not only in ceremonies and rituals but also with their relationship, history and treaties with the US government. Some tribes like the Seminoles are thriving while others like The Pine Ridge Reservation is one 
of the poorest in the United States with a 70% poverty rate and 60% of their children are in the foster care system waiting for adoption. Why is this? Native America will shed light on these topics along with many other mysteries of Native Americans all through THEIR perspective and words.

In each episode will visit and showcase one to two tribes depending on the size of the tribe.

What We Need & What You Get

The money that we raise will go towards filming the first episode for this series.  It will take us to 2 reservations.  We are going to very remote areas of the United States and bringing our crew of 10 is costly.  The money will also go to feed and pay our wonderfully experienced crew along with editing a fantastic end result to be aired!  Of course don't forget equipment, tapes, batteries, and promotional tools!  All of this adds up and all money raised will go towards the production.

What will you get?  A fresh new and informative television show!  We don't have much but we do have a few rewards to give out to help us get to our goal!  Keep coming back because we will be adding new rewards as they are donated to us!

You might be asking "Why are you calling your perks "Tribes". We called our perks "Tribes" because we are trying to create one group of people or "tribe" fighting for a single cause and that is to get the correct information out there.  It's not to show disrespect, we know that in order to get this series made we need to come together as ONE "tribe" to let all of our voices be heard!

The Impact

The Impact for a program like this can make a significant change in how people view  the first people of this land.  It's 2014, and everyone of the crew believes it's time to pay respect and really learn about the diverse people that were on this land first.

There are so many misconceptions about Native Americans and average Americans know very little when it comes to what reservations are, how they work, what treaties are, how they work and why so many of the events that happen to these great tribes get left out of history books that teach our future generations.

Instead of us telling their story, our host, Rick Mora, will be letting them tell their own story.

    Risks & Challenges

    It is INCREDIBLY hard to get anything that has to do with Native American's greenlite in Hollywood, so we decided to take it into our own hands to offer a show that so many have been asking for.  BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP to get us there!  Our dream would be to have our own channel if this series is successful so that everyone around the world would be able to access the information.

    We have approached MANY networks and they all love the idea but want to see how we will present the information. That has been our struggle from day one.  Everyone wants to see it but no one wants to give us the money to prove that the audience is out there to watch it.

      Other Ways You Can Help

      We understand that not everyone can afford to donate money and in those cases we ask you to please share this indiegogo with everyone you know!

      Do you have a connection to a tribe that you think should be showcased?  If so, please find us on Facebook and send us a message!

      Are you a Native American artist that would like to donate a piece to us so that we can put as a prize to get donations?  Again, please send us a message through Facebook and we will add that prize to this page!

      You can find us by searching NATIVE AMERICA!

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      Choose your Perk

      Honorary Tribal Crew Member

      $10 USD
      Not only will your name be listed in the credits and on Facebook but you will also receive personal emails from the crew during production letting you know about inside secrets as we shoot!
      5 claimed

      Wear it Proud Tribal Member!

      $25 USD
      Your name be listed in the credits and on Facebook. You will receive ALL personal emails from the crew during production letting you know about inside secrets as we shoot AND you will be sent a limited edition of NATIVE AMERICA's logo t-shirt!
      Estimated Shipping
      September 2014
      18 claimed

      Native America Tribal Gift Box

      $50 USD
      You will get the credit, the emails, the limited edition t-shirt but we will also include a key chain along with a Native America pen and logo paper!
      Estimated Shipping
      September 2014
      6 claimed

      Native America Gift Box DELUXE

      $100 USD
      You will get the credit, the emails, the t-shirt, the key chain, the pen and paper but we will also include a thank you letter from the cast and crew along with a Native America baseball hat!
      Estimated Shipping
      September 2014
      2 claimed

      Native America Superfan!

      $150 USD
      You will get everything in the Native America Deluxe box but we will also include a sweatshirt to show you Native America pride during the winter months! On top of all of this we would like to talk to YOU! We will set up a Q&A with you and at least two of the primary crew members!
      Estimated Shipping
      September 2014
      4 out of 100 of claimed

      NA Stand Proud Tribal Member

      $200 USD
      Credit and Special Edition Tribal listing T-shirt! This t-shirt will include every federally recognized tribe in the United States! Wear it proud and represent all!
      Estimated Shipping
      September 2014
      1 claimed

      The Rick Mora Special!

      $200 USD
      For this special you will receive 1 production poster signed by our very own host Rick Mora along with a SKYPE call from him! Along with these items you will receive our very own Native America T-shirt and few surprise gifts from our Native America inventory! Jet this quick as there is only ONE of these !
      Estimated Shipping
      September 2014
      0 out of 1 of claimed

      Native America Singnature Pack

      $300 USD
      You will receive credit, emails, t-shirt, hat, key chain, coffee mug and a poster signed by our very own host Rick Mora!!
      Estimated Shipping
      October 2014
      0 out of 150 of claimed

      NA BTS Crew Get-Together

      $400 USD
      You will receive a t-shirt and a production still with signatures from the crew! We will also have a SKYPE Q&A with you personally! This is a great chance for you to ask questions you might have about the production or the series. This is a limited prize so get them quick! ** these will be sent out after filming. You will receive an email as to when you should expect it.
      0 out of 100 of claimed

      Tribal Committee Member

      $500 USD
      At this stage you will get the inside scoop directly from the Producer while you are wearing your NA t-shirt and hat of course! Don't forget to write notes down with that handy NA pen and paper you will get too! You will be receiving emails directly from the Producer getting your input as to what questions you would like us to cover during the series!
      Estimated Shipping
      October 2014
      1 claimed

      Native America.....Swoon!

      $500 USD
      For this prize you will receive production still photo book from the shoot signed by our very own host Rick Mora! This is a limited prize so get them quick! ** these will be sent out after filming. You will receive an email as to when you should expect it.
      0 out of 50 of claimed

      Native America Artist Choice

      $1,000 USD
      You will receive a t-shirt and credit along with a limited edition piece of art from a Native American Artist! **Artist TBA **Delivery TBA
      0 out of 10 of claimed

      NA Artist Combo Pack

      $2,000 USD
      This is a limited perk! You will receive a limited edition piece of art from a Native American Artist PLUS a Native American blanket good for wrapping up in the cold or hanging it in a window! ;-) **Delivery TBA **Artist TBA
      0 out of 100 of claimed

      Honorary Eagle Member

      $5,000 USD
      First a HUGE thank you for donating this amount! To honor you and your kindness you and a guest will be invited to the 1st showing of the episode! Hotel accommodations will be provided along with ground travel to and from the showing, however airfare will not be included. As our honored guest you will have your picture taken with our host Rick Mora on the red carpet!
      0 out of 10 of claimed
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      Artist Special!

      $120 USD
      Estimated Shipping
      October 2014
      1 out of 1 of claimed
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