Daunette on What Being Native American Means to Her

In this “Cultural Appreciation” video, Daunette, who is Native American, dispels myths about her culture and explains why her heritage is so meaningful to her.


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Daunette on What Being Native American Means to Her

Sound: Marcelo Oliveira

Fashion Editor: Catherine Newell-Hanson

Hair: Edward Lampley using John Masters Organics

Makeup: Fulvia Farolfi using Chanel

Nails: Maki Sakamoto using Dior Vernis

Casting: Sisi Chonco at Zan Casting

[madrakpaziresh]

Beyond beautiful Native Americans are, I can feel the humble and down to earth feeling through the screen. Bless you all and be strong.

[GreenGanjaLover]

Shout out to teen vogue for this video. We native Americans are more than just teepees and warbonnets.

[cyd]

So many other races don't understand the meaning of being a Native American. We Native Americans have many cultural beliefs and we have our own traditions/teachings that have been passed down from our ancestors. To us these pieces of clothing that big companies use are sacred to us, just have more respect of our beliefs. It's not that were saying all the companies are intending to be disrespectful. Me personally don't have a problem but i know my grandma would be very disrespected by it. You people who are saying since were "complaining" about a piece of clothing not to wear "American" clothes is very annoying because you really have to get our cultural side and than you will understand. We don't just get mad to get mad about it, we just have very strong Native beliefs an you wouldn't know if you weren't Native American. Just understand that some of us Native Americans don't like when a different race wears our traditional piece attire because we feel disrespected, just like how other races have their traditional ways that we respect, we have ours.

[amechandkailez]

the background music is so loud i can't hear her :(

[cecysanchez]

i love how Native Americans are so connected to the earth & the universe & so spiritual. You can tell that she is very kind hearted

[Sagebigmountain]

I love my ppl so much, we deserve so much more representation

[Elsanta]

Not all native Americans come from reservations

[jessicapullen]

I am native and I am very proud of my culture

[jessicapullen]

I am native and to every native girl be proud 😍❤

[sebrinavink]

We are proud and excited for you...  ;)  Represent!

[JordanaRBass]

Reppin the Omaha Tribe and Winnebago Tribe of nebraska. NICE

[KhmerCompassion]

Daunette, a reborn ancient warrior soul in the form of a young beautiful woman.

[earthgreatspirt]

I’m Native American too❤️
I’m Lenape and my name is Kayla and my Mom calls Me MayFeather or MayFlower

[debika]

I'm somewhat find myself confuse/disappointed when she said that she feel "DISRESPECTED" when people wear Native American accessories, not knowing the meaning. I mean... I'm actually really proud that people would wear my people accessories, As long as they "wear it with respect" I'm PROUD (I would think that they have good taste ) Unless I mis- understood her. With all do RESPECT.

[kaybug]

My grandma was full blood Cherokee and she had the most beautiful long black hair that shined like a Ravens feathers but she cut it before she passed away. My grandma loved nature and her coffee. She was so beautiful. She loved her garden in a huge meadow she owned. I miss her so much but she was so amazing and I love her

[Ayveh]

lol I see a few triggered snowflakes in the comment section...
I'm glad Teenvogue did this video :D

[funnygaming]

Most of us dont even live on the reservation, to begin with, but in the big cities like everyone else and no I never meet a native artist been upset if you purchase his jewelry and art and will be happy to tell you the item history just ask. ;)

[rodderstatters]

Wow these typs of videos make people admit there true sons and doaghters of America its kinda beautiful.

[Diamondsshine-ux]

im native and i honor my people we stand together aahoo

[charlesjames]

I wasn’t taught my heritage or raised up in it I wish I was though because I had to go on ancestry to find out