Democracy Is Indigenous | Native Voices & Civic Engagement | Mowglee Productions

*Democracy Is Indigenous | A Film by Mowglee Productions* Democracy Is Indigenous explores the importance of Native voices, community, representation, and civic participation. Produced for the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC), this film highlights the presence and contributions of Native people in communities across the United States, reminding viewers that Indigenous people are not confined to the past. Our communities are here, our voices matter, and our participation helps shape the future. Through interviews, imagery, and stories of contemporary Native life, the film celebrates Indigenous identity, community connections, and the importance of making our voices heard. *Learn more and get involved:* https://www.nuifc.org/vote *ABOUT THE FILM* Produced for: National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC) Filmmaking & Post-Production: Matthew Platero | Mowglee Productions *MUSIC* “Elevare” — Daniel Catalá *ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE COURTESY OF* Sacred Pipe Resource Center American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions Zane Spang — Crow Fair Footage *ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY* Darien Alexis Herndon (Wawetseka) Enrolled in the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and a descendent of the Tuscarora Nation *ARCHIVAL PHOTOGRAPHY* Sgt. James Gulliver U.S. Marine Corps / Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) *ADDITIONAL VISUAL MATERIALS* National Urban Indian Family Coalition Licensed Stock Footage — iStock *SPECIAL THANKS* Sacred Pipe Resource Center American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions --- *ABOUT MOWGLEE PRODUCTIONS* Mowglee Productions is an Indigenous-owned media production company specializing in documentary filmmaking, cinematography, and photography. Portfolio: https://mowglee.art/portfolio *ABOUT NUIFC* The National Urban Indian Family Coalition works to strengthen and support urban Native communities and amplify their voices. Website: https://www.nuifc.org #DemocracyIsIndigenous #NativeAmerican #IndigenousVoices #UrbanIndian #Documentary #MowgleeProductions