Still Here: A Crow Nation Story

Still Here: A Crow Nation Story

Starring Calvin, Michelle, & Dylan Jefferson

Thank you to Crow Nation

Directed by Zach Nanus
Produced by Mel Bloomer and Dylan Jefferson
Cinematography by Gregory Thompson

[claytonclark]

Back in the 70s, I picked up a hitchhiker near Colorado Springs and dropped him off at my destination in Cheyenne. He was going to the Crow annual tribal gathering and invited me to go. It was a tempting and appealing prospect, but I thought the presence of a white man might not be appropriate. I've regretted that decision ever since. My passenger was a fine individual, and totally representative of the calibre of people depicted in this film. Thanks for showing me what I missed.

[thomasgomez]

I can honestly say that this young man serving as a mechanic, was no easy joke in Iraq. I did three tours in Iraq. One in Kosovo. I went as a combat engineer the first time, and a Transportation Operator (Truck Driver) two times. It's no easy task. Mechanics were in harms way as much as the next man or women. 12 years I served. Thanks to these Crow Natives for honoring veterans.

[willygrimmke]

I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Mr. Jefferson, back in the summer of 2021. He is every bit as proud and enthusiastic about the Crow nation and the Crow fair in person, as he was on the video. It was an evening that will not be forgotten. I look forward to meeting him again.

[beedubb]

May the Almighty Creator continue to bless the Crow Nation and all other native peoples.

[codygeewin]

BLESSINGS TO THE GREAT APSAALOOKE NATION..!!!!.. from the GREAT NAVAJO NATION..!!! Yup Americans are always try to find a identity or to identify with something...!! We as Native People don't have that issue...!!! Strength to our NATIVE SOVERGNITY..!!! NATIVE

[cheyannerosec]

I will carry our traditions to my child and grandchildren and so on forever proud to be Native American 🙏

[oliviadawnbeardontwalk]

As a crow in Carlsbad, CA. This makes me so homesick. I love hearing the language my Grandma spoke to me.❤️

[pureheartzclub]

Coming from a family of men that to this day still serve … this hits so home … 🥺🙏✨

Beading is so stress relief … it’s freedom

Family is everything …

It’s funny lately I don’t feel human either, I feel like a movie everybody wanna watch for their own selfish ness but nobody wants to really understand what I’m about … except my own ppl … this one hits home in my heart on so many levels.

How do we make our own conditions better for all our tribes?

Unity … it’s not just a native thing … it’s a everybody who has ever been oppressed thing…

Thank u for these videos 🏹❤️‍🔥✨✨🌟✨✨

[calvinjefferson]

I’m crow, I live and rise above any negativity. Many will try to beat me down, but all my native brothers will stand beside me. I will also stand along side my native brother, all Native Americans unite !

[Iamaasupernova]

Damn I love my people. That was amazing we do have colorful culture here from the natives that on this land and we’re here on this land before anyone was here on this land from Europe or any other continent. If I’m speaking correctly. People from other countries think that we are so drab, so boring, no collective culture… But if they would really dig into the truth of our history on this nation, they would see that this exactly exemplifies what we did have and what we do have that is not appreciated in this country. We do have colorful collective society’s in our country. We do have traditional unique Ness to our land that no one appreciates other than people who know better.

I am part Comanche and I am proud of my people. This was beautiful and I cannot wait till one day I can travel and visit reservations around the country and hopefully I am excepted in to see the life and to watch the cultural dance is garb traditions language

[lunableu]

I am Ojibwa and I was on a journey I was not feeling good at all and these two Crow Nation boys come up to me and ask me what tribe I am and I say OJibwa. I'm so grateful for your tribe.

[elizabethbillups]

I first discovered the beauty of the Crow Nation around 1973 or '74 when I traveled there in August, and returned for a number of years. Now, I will hopefully be guided to the right connections, to share in the future what I have gleaned in this world, to help "gift" their children a future of study in the fine arts, be it painting, writing, acting or music...hoping I am lead to the person in their tribe to best help me in this journey. What a wonderful capture of their celebration and power! Thank you!

[michaelquillen]

I grew up in Eastern Montana as a Wasicu (white man) and experienced time with the Crow, Assiniboine, Gros Ventre, Northern Cheyenne, and Sioux people. Compared to the other Native people, the Crow has a certain "arrogance" or assertiveness about them. Hard for me to explain. However, you could put me in a room with 100 Native people, with only one being a Crow, and by just listening to conversations, I could pick out the Crow in 30 minutes. A very unique people. And like most Native Americans, a very proud (and rightfully so) people.

[mariner]

Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful people.

[foxygrandpas]

Yo that’s me at 7:08, in the black on the right, the man talking is my grandpa, he raised me. He passed away and I come back to this video to hear his voice

[leatherneck]

I grew up in Kiowa country in Oklahoma, North of Ft Sill .my best friends were Kiowas and I seen the hardships they went through but I always respected the elders.

[suzannebutcher]

I watched the parade and it was beautiful! I appreciate the Crow and all Native Americans. Your culture has wisdom and appreciate your Elders. I would give anything to learn how to ride. If those little kids can, I can. Well maybe? Bless all of you.🍄🍓🌺🌷🦄🐴

[CrownedTerror]

Such a great video, I am indigenous and have no clue of my culture. Some family say we are Mayan but no one knows. Never let go of your traditions and customs. It saddens me that I don't know what to tell my children in regards to our roots.

[crystalduque]

I am so intrigued by native Americans 🤩 super curious about their ways and way of life. I remember the first time I’ve ever seen a Native American in my life. The most beautiful family. All of them had this long, jet-black hair that was pulled back into this long braid that went down to the waist. Even the men… very high, very defined cheek bones. Looked like they popped out of a history book except wearing modern day clothing. The whole family had like reddish looking skin. This was in NASA in Florida. The family was friendly too.. I know it’s rude to stare and I wasn’t staring to be rude… I’ve was just amazed on how beautiful this group of people is. Maybe Lakota? Idk.. I have no idea what tribe they were from.. in hindsight I wish I asked 😱 I want to communicate with native Americans and learn about their culture— it breaks my heart to hear lots of people mention how they feel like outcasts. I genuinely wish everyone can show curiosity and acceptance of the beauty of the native ways ❤❤

[SD-ekpx]

(English/Brazillian/Crow here) my great grandmother tought me so much (up to and including wearing shorts and short sleeve shirts in arctic temps 😆)




What keeps you alive is "wanting to live."

Much love from Texas!