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Natasha Brennan

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Tag: Kizh

“People of the Willow House” turns a year old

You can purchase your own hard copy or a digital download here! The hard cover price is a bit high, … More

Gabrieleño, Indigenous, Indigenous Peoples Day, Kizh, people of the willow house, San Gabriel, San Gabriel Mission, San Gabriel Valley

3,000 Years Deep

“3,000 Years Deep: Discovery of ancient Native American burial grounds are becoming more common in Southern California” is a comprehensive … More

cultural resources, Gabrieleño, Kizh, Native American, Native monitoring

Nadine’s Tears

Kizh Tribal Treasurer Nadine Salas gets emotional as she thanks the city of Los Angeles for dedicating a plaque to … More

Indigenous, Kizh, Native American

Gabrieleño Pottery

This pot was found by the Kizh tribe’s monitoring service at a construction site. It was originally mistaken for a … More

Kizh, Photography Senior Project

“People of the Willow House”

Update: I am currently working on fixing “People of the Willow House.” My computer crashed and I had to buy … More

Book, Gabrieleño, Kizh, people of the willow house

Native Monthly Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 1

This magazine is published in partial fulfillment of the University of La Verne’s Communications Department’s requirements for senior project. All … More

Gabrieleño, Kizh, Native American, Native Culture, Ohlone

Shell with Sinew

An astonishing archaeological find, this shell was discovered with sinew thread still attached to it. It may have been worn … More

Kizh, Photography Senior Project

Kizh Structure

The inside of a replica of a Kizh home.

Kizh, Photography Senior Project

Celebratory Flute

Kizh Tribal Biologist Matt Teutimez plays a traditional wind instrument during the dedication ceremony of a plaque recognizing a Kizh … More

Indigenous, Kizh, Los Angeles, Native American

Plaque Blessing

Kizh Tribal Biologist Matt Teutimez blesses the new plaque dedicated to the tribe with sage as Chief and Spiritual Leader … More

Indigenous, Kizh, Los Angeles, Native American

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Natasha Brennan is a skilled journalist and photographer covering the topics of homelessness, mental health care and Native American issues in Southern California. She is a recent graduate of USC Annenberg’s master’s in journalism program and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and photography from the University of La Verne. Natasha is proud of her Mexican, Native American, and Scots-Irish descent; spending much of her free time photographing and participating in cultural events. As a child of two veterans and a lifetime member Girl Scout, Natasha is an ardent philanthropist excited to continue giving back to her community. She is passionate about aiding homeless veterans, subsidizing mental health treatment and the pressing issues facing Native American and Indigenous people.

Natasha’s writing, photography, audio and visual pieces can be found in Indian Country Today, the Daily Mail, Diario de Mallorca, Annenberg Media, La Verne Magazine, Voice Magazine, the Irene Carlson Gallery, the Homestead Museum, CalTrans Museum, the University of La Verne’s The Cultural & Natural History Collections, the Wilson Library and in other publications. Her 2019 book on the Gabrieleño-Kizh tribe, “People of the Willow House,” has been displayed at numerous San Gabriel Valley libraries, museums and a copy was requested by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.

Natasha’s a member of the Native American Journalists Association, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists.

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