In this episode of Winds of Change, host Emy Digrappa speaks with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, artist, and cultural advocate Jhane Myers—an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation with Blackfeet heritage. Jhane shares her journey from a childhood shaped by traditional arts to a career spanning marketing, fashion, Native regalia making, and film production.
Listeners will hear how Jhane’s deep connection to her roots influences her artistic vision and fuels her mission to preserve Native languages and cultural heritage. From her acclaimed work on Prey and the Free Leonard Peltier documentary to her handcrafted dolls and powwow dance championships, Jhane embodies the strength, creativity, and resilience of Native communities.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about identity, artistry, and the power of storytelling across generations.
About Jhane Myers
- Jhane Myers IMDb (filmography and credits)
- Known for her work on Prey (2022), Free Leonard Peltier, and 1883
📚 Cultural & Language Preservation
- Comanche Language Program – Includes classes, dictionaries, and new speaker training: https://comancheacademy.com/350188_2
- Comanche Nation Charter School – Immersion-based education and language preservation
Website (navigate to Education or Language Program)
🤝 Community & Connection
- Shoshone Comanche Reunion – Annual cultural exchange between sister tribes
- Mentors & Collaborators
- Kaaren Ochoa – Producer and mentor to Jhane
- Lynette St. Clair – Shoshone linguist working in film language translation
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