This week, I had the honor of attending the 2025 Stickball Tournament at the Choctaw Indian Fair. Stickball (ishtaboli) isn't just a game. It's one of the oldest team sports in North America. Long before modern warfare, tribal nations used it to resolve conflicts without bloodshed. That's why it's known as the Little Brother of War.
An elder shared with me that stickball is not only one of the oldest games ever played. It also influenced the creation of several modern sports, including lacrosse, hockey, and even elements of football and rugby. These games have roots in Indigenous traditions that emphasized strength, unity, and skill.
Stickball is fast, physical, and deeply spiritual. Players use handcrafted sticks to move a small leather ball, aiming to hit a post to score. There are no pads, and full contact is part of the tradition. But beyond the intensity, it is a sacred practice rooted in honor, identity, and cultural survival. If you've never seen stickball in person, it is more than a sport. It is living history, and it continues to thrive today.
Yakoke (thank you) to the Choctaw Nation for preserving and sharing this powerful tradition.
Choctaw Stickball World Series Tournament 2025 – Beaver Dam vs Koni Hata (Action-Packed Highlights)Flicker Productions2025-07-18 | Beaver Dam vs Koni Hata
This week, I had the honor of attending the 2025 Stickball Tournament at the Choctaw Indian Fair. Stickball (ishtaboli) isn't just a game. It's one of the oldest team sports in North America. Long before modern warfare, tribal nations used it to resolve conflicts without bloodshed. That's why it's known as the Little Brother of War.
An elder shared with me that stickball is not only one of the oldest games ever played. It also influenced the creation of several modern sports, including lacrosse, hockey, and even elements of football and rugby. These games have roots in Indigenous traditions that emphasized strength, unity, and skill.
Stickball is fast, physical, and deeply spiritual. Players use handcrafted sticks to move a small leather ball, aiming to hit a post to score. There are no pads, and full contact is part of the tradition. But beyond the intensity, it is a sacred practice rooted in honor, identity, and cultural survival. If you've never seen stickball in person, it is more than a sport. It is living history, and it continues to thrive today.
Yakoke (thank you) to the Choctaw Nation for preserving and sharing this powerful tradition.
#Stickball #ChoctawIndianFair2025 #LittleBrotherOfWar #nativeyoutube #Ishtaboli #Choctaw #IndigenousSports #LivingTradition #NativeHeritage #indigenous #native #fyp #foryoupage #nativepride #fyp #foryoupage #indigenoushistory #beaverdam #konihataRandy Boogie: Diné (Navajo) Artist Blends Identity, Street Art, Hip Hop, and Creativity, SWAIA 2026Flicker Productions2026-09-09 | 🎨🔥 Randy Boogie at SWAIA.
Flicker Productions caught up with Diné (Navajo) artist Randy L. Barton, aka Randy Boogie, during this year’s Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
We talked art, culture, creativity, and the inspiration behind his work. Randy’s art brings together Indigenous identity, street art, hip hop, and contemporary visual expression in a way that is uniquely his own.
Check out the full interview and get to know the artist behind the work. 🪶🎨🔥
🎥 Flicker Productions 📍 SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market 2026
Camera + Editing: @viisualphotography
#RandyBoogie #RandyLBarton #DinéArtist #NavajoArtist #IndigenousArtist #NativeArt #IndigenousArt #SWAIA #IndianMarket #SantaFeIndianMarket #SantaFe #IndigenousTikTok #ForYouPageTurquoise on turquoise 🩵🪶 Celebrating Indigenous artistry at SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market 2026Flicker Productions2026-09-02 | Turquoise on turquoise on turquoise. 🩵🪶🔥
One of those moments that makes SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market so special. Walking through the Plaza and seeing the incredible artistry, jewelry, and turquoise being worn and shared throughout Indian Market.
Thank you for letting us capture this beautiful moment. 🩵🪶
SWAIA Indian Market 2026, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 🪶
#SWAIA #turquoise #Indigenous #IndigenousTikTok #foryourpageIndigenous dancers stand strong at the Capitol, supporting AB 1881 and our cultural freedom.🪶🔥#NDNFlicker Productions2026-08-28 | Today, Native culture stood proudly on the steps of the California State Capitol as our communities came together in support of AB 1881, the California Indian Freedom Act.
Our dances carry the stories of our ancestors. Our voices carry their strength.
This is more than a bill. It’s about protecting our traditions, honoring who we are, and making sure our culture continues for generations to come.
We are still here. We are still dancing. We are still fighting. 🪶
#AB1881 #indigenous #CaliforniaIndians #indigenoustiktok #foryoupageFlicker Productions helped Native youth tell their UNITY journey through film. 🎥🪶 #indigenous #NDNFlicker Productions2026-08-27 | From the journey to the story. 🎥🪶
Flicker Productions had the privilege of working with @washoenativetanf on a special youth media workshop.
This year, the Washoe Tribe provided funding to help send Native youth to the UNITY National Tribal Youth Conference in Oklahoma. Flicker Productions had the opportunity to help the youth document their journey and capture their experiences along the way.
But we wanted to take it a step further.
We created a hands-on workshop where the youth learned how to produce, tell their story, and edit their own video. Together, they took the footage from their journey and created a special thank-you video to the Washoe Tribe for making this experience possible.
It was incredible watching them bring their ideas to life and seeing their stories told through their own perspective.
Thank you to @washoenativetanf for allowing Flicker Productions to be part of this experience and for investing in the next generation of Native youth storytellers.
We hope you enjoy their journey and their thank-you video! 🎥🪶
📸 by @Viisual Photography
#WashoeNativeTANF #indigenous #indigenoustiktok #UNITYConference #washoeUNITED AUBURN INDIAN COMMUNITY | NATIVE BALL 🏀🔥 | CHAMPIONSHIP RUNFlicker Productions2026-08-22 | Hosted by the United Auburn Indian Community, Native Ball brings Native athletes and communities together for an unforgettable tournament.
Flicker Productions was there to capture the intensity, the energy, and the championship moments, including an incredible run that ended with another title. 🏆🔥
Native Ball is more than basketball, it’s community, culture, and competition. 🏀🪶
Watch the full story and experience the moments on the court.
We need to bring awareness to what is happening at Hicksville Cemetery.
Wilton Rancheria has faced pushback while trying to care for and protect the graves of our ancestors. We have been prevented from digging, and gravestones have been damaged in the process.
This is about more than a cemetery. It is about our ancestors, our history, and the responsibility to protect their resting places.
We are asking our community and supporters to please share this post and help bring awareness to Hicksville Cemetery.
We also ask the City of Galt and our local community to take notice and help ensure this sacred place is treated with the dignity and respect it deserves.
Please share. Help us bring awareness. 🪶🤎
#WiltonRancheria #Indigenous #IndigenousTikTok #NativeCommunity #foryourpageMembers Speak Out About the Sky River Expansion #casino #skyriver #MiwokFlicker Productions2026-06-05 | Flicker Productions attended the Sky River Expansion Celebration and interviewed several members to capture their thoughts, experiences, and excitement about what's ahead.
This highlights member voices and provides a closer look at the growth and future of the Sky River expansion. We appreciate everyone who took the time to share their perspectives and be part of this special celebration.
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#skyriver #casino #fyp #indigenous #indigenouscommunities #miwok #indigenoustiktok #california #nativeAcorn Ridge Pre-Grand Opening | Tribal Members Share What It Means to Them & Their FamiliesFlicker Productions2026-04-19 | Flicker Productions was honored to attend the Acorn Ridge pre-grand opening, where we spoke directly with tribal members about what this moment truly means. More than just a casino, Acorn Ridge represents opportunity, culture, and a lasting impact for families and future generations.
Hear powerful voices from the community as they share their personal stories, reflections, and the importance of this milestone.March 25, 2026Flicker Productions2026-03-25 | ...Not just a fight.It’s legacy.Choctaw strong. 💪🏽🔥#BearTheSouthpawChoctaw #NextUp #indigenous #fypFlicker Productions2026-03-02 | ...Inside Acorn Ridge Casino | Pre-Grand Opening VibesFlicker Productions2026-02-27 | Acorn Ridge Casino is proudly owned by the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, offering a welcoming place to play, connect, and unwind. Whether you’re stopping by after work or planning a fun night out, you’ll find the excitement you’re looking for right here.
#AcornRidge #Casino #indigenous #indigenoustiktok #fyp #Ioneband #miwukEpic Aerial Tour of Acorn Ridge Casino | California Drone FootageFlicker Productions2026-02-27 | The brand new Acorn Ridge Casino is proudly owned by the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, offering a fresh, welcoming place to play, connect, and unwind. Whether you're stopping by after work or planning a fun night out, you’ll find the excitement you’re looking for right here.A Historic Moment for the Tribe | Acorn Ridge Casino Pre Grand OpeningFlicker Productions2026-02-27 | ...Honoring Indigenous Miwuk History | Miwuk Museum Pre-Opening in Angels Camp, California.Flicker Productions2026-01-29 | The baskets featured in this film reflect a historical practice of the Miwuk people, where baskets were given as a form of payment to a doctor in Angels Camp for medical services. These baskets represent more than artistry; they carry cultural knowledge, traditional values, and hold deep importance within the Miwuk community.
Today, these baskets stand as powerful examples of Miwuk craftsmanship and resilience, and their presence in the Miwuk Museum helps preserve this important part of Indigenous history.
This project reflects a shared commitment to preserving and honoring Miwuk history, culture, and living traditions. We are grateful for the trust and collaboration.
🎬 Flicker Productions is a Miwuk-owned film company, honored to be invited by George Gurion, who sits on the Ione Tribal Council, to film the pre-opening of the Miwuk Museum. Thank you! Aho!!
#FlickerProductions #indigenoustiktok #foryoupage #MiwukMuseum #IoneTribalCouncil #NativeStories #BehindTheLens #indigenous #california #californiatribes #californianative #Miwuk #NDN #digitalshorts #fypThe Vatican returning Indigenous artifacts to a Canada First Nation, reclaiming culture. ✊🏽#NDNFlicker Productions2025-12-10 | The Vatican is returning Indigenous artifacts to a First Nation community in Canada. Important step toward cultural reclamation.Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians: Hand Game Tournament & Salmon by Tuscotts SeafoodFlicker Productions2025-11-24 | Our time with Tuscotts Seafood Supply at the Hand Game tournament on the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians (Colusa Indian Community) reservation was a powerful reminder of the strength and continuity of our people. They served just under 400 pounds of salmon, honoring the traditional foods that have sustained our community for generations.
We want to send a heartfelt thank you to the Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians, to the Tribal leadership for hosting the Hand Game tournament, to the community for coming together, and for uplifting Native businesses like Tuscotts Seafood Supply. Your support helps strengthen our traditions and allows Flicker Productions to document and share these moments. Honoring our traditional foods and games keeps our culture strong.
Seeing everyone gather around the Hand Game tournament and traditional foods reinforced how important it is to protect our heritage and pass these teachings to future generations. Our foods and games carry our stories, identity, and our relationship with the land and water.
With Flicker Productions, we are honored to share this during Indigenous Heritage Month, amplifying the voices and traditions of Indigenous communities everywhere.
#indigenoustiktok #indigenous #IndigenousHeritageMonth #foryourpage #FeastDays #IndigenousVoices #NativeFood #CulturalPreservation #FlickerProductionsChairman Bean applauds Colusa Indian Energy’s impact & leadership! ✊🏽 #CIE #indigenous #ndn #fypFlicker Productions2025-11-22 | ...🚨 Indigenous News 🪶 Cheyenne Tribal accounts are frozen….. Flicker Productions2025-10-29 | The Northern Cheyenne Tribe is caught in a major leadership crisis. Elected officials have been removed from office, power struggles have erupted between the tribal council and traditional chiefs, and the tribe’s bank accounts have been frozen, leaving vital programs and workers in limbo. This video breaks down what’s happening, who’s involved, and what it means for the tribe’s future.
#indigenous #indigenoustiktok #foryourpage #NorthernCheyenne #NativeNews #TribalSovereignty #IndigenousPolitics🪶 Chiefs Demand Answers After $94M Dispute Rocks Northern Cheyenne #indigenous #fypシ #ndn #nativeFlicker Productions2025-10-14 | ...A Message from Russell Means (1993) Still Powerful on Indigenous Peoples’ Day #indigenouspeoplesdayFlicker Productions2025-10-13 | ...Indigenous Leaders Call Out SFs Failure to Honor Native Heritage on Sept 30th Board Meeting #NDNFlicker Productions2025-10-07 | ...Indigenous Leaders Demand True Representation at San Francisco Board Meeting for Native Heritage DayFlicker Productions2025-10-05 | ...American Indian Cultural Center Director Slams SF for Excluding Natives from Heritage Day. #ndn #SFFlicker Productions2025-10-03 | ...SF Mayor Called Out for Ignoring Native Heritage Day, But Welcoming IShowSpeed #indigenous #ndnFlicker Productions2025-10-03 | ...Director of American Indian Cultural Center Challenges SF Board on Native InclusionFlicker Productions2025-10-03 | 🎥 On 9/30/2025, at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting, the Director of the American Indian Cultural Center delivered a powerful message, calling out the lack of Indigenous representation and inclusion in efforts meant to honor Native Heritage Day.
#NativeHeritageDay #RepresentationMatters #HonorNativeVoices #IndigenousRights #AmericanIndianCulturalCenter #SFBoardOfSupervisorsFlicker Productions Presents: Artist & Model Chad YellowJohn I Indian Market Weekend #indigenousFlicker Productions2025-09-15 | Flicker Productions presents an exclusive interview with Chad YellowJohn (@lil_coyote), a Shoshone Bannock artist, model, and voice for Indigenous representation.
Captured during Indian Market weekend in Santa Fe, New Mexico, this interview highlights Chad’s experience selling his artwork at Pathways at Buffalo Thunder and walking the runway in an Indigenous fashion show. Through every move, Chad is repping what it means to be Indigenous today with power, pride, and presence.
#nativeamerican #indigenous #indigenousfashion #indigenoustiktok #indigenousart #indigenousartist #indigenouscultures #fyp #foryoupage #ndn #nativeColusa Casino’s Hand Games Tournament 2025 #indigenous #indigenousfood #traditional #handgamesFlicker Productions2025-09-08 | ...One Way Sky Indigenous Alternative Rock Band performing at Box Car during Indian Market #indigenousFlicker Productions2025-09-06 | ...SWAIA Indigenous Fashion Show #SantaFeIndianMarket #SWAIA #IndigenousFashion #ndn #fyp #foryoupageFlicker Productions2025-08-31 | ...Justice for Illeana Frease | MMIP AwarenessFlicker Productions2025-08-11 | 🎥 Honoring Illeana Frease on Her 19th Birthday | MMIP Awareness Today would have been Illeana Frease’s 19th birthday. Instead of celebrating this milestone with her, we remember her life and speak out about the growing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).
Illeana was a bright, kind, and loved young Indigenous woman whose life was taken far too soon. Her story is not an isolated one — it reflects the painful reality of Missing Indigenous people who go missing or are murdered every year, often without answers or justice.
This video, produced by Flicker Productions, is a call for justice for Illeana Frease and all those still missing or waiting for their stories to be heard.
🔔 Please watch, share, and spread awareness. The more people who see and hear Illeana’s story, the closer we come to change.
🕯️ Happy Heavenly 19th Birthday, Illeana. We will not forget you.
#JusticeForIlleana #IlleanaFrease #MMIP #MMIW #MissingIndigenousPeople #SayHerName #NoMoreStolenSisters #FlickerProductions #IndigenousLivesMatter #HeavenlybirthdayBeaver Dam vs Koni Hata | 2025 Stickball Tournament #Stickball #LittleBrotherOfWar #ChoctawFair2025Flicker Productions2025-07-14 | ...Indigenous grads perform a powerful haka to celebrate their achievement and culture. #indigenousFlicker Productions2025-06-29 | ...The late, great Russell Means 🪶✊🏽#indigenousrights #russelmeans #truth #indigenousmovement #ndn #AIMFlicker Productions2025-06-01 | ...Sacramento Launches Task Force to address MMIP Crisis, Teams up with Wilton RancheriaFlicker Productions2025-05-24 | It’s encouraging to see Wilton collaborating with the MMIP Task Force to address the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. This is a necessary and long-overdue step toward justice, awareness, and healing.
We’ll be uplifting voices, and standing alongside those fighting for truth and justice. Let’s make sure this partnership leads to real progress. Aho ✊🏽🪶
#MMIP #MMIW #IndigenousJustice #KeepThePromise #AccountabilityMatters #JusticeForOurSisters #CommunityHealing #TogetherForChange #WiltonRancheria #MiwokIt’s Time to Reform Public Law 280: Tribal Leaders & Politicians Must Act Now #MMIP #MMIW #NDN #ndngFlicker Productions2025-05-15 | ...What Happened to illeanna? Help Us Find the Truth Part 1 Full Episode Out Now. #fentanylawarenessFlicker Productions2025-05-11 | ...What Happened to illeanna? Help Us Find the Truth Part 1Flicker Productions2025-05-10 | illeanna was a joyful, loving 17-year-old with endless potential and dreams for the future. Her life was tragically cut short after being poisoned by a dangerous mix of fentanyl and alcohol. Her belongings were taken, and her family has been left searching for answers.
This video shares illeanna’s story and her family’s heartfelt plea for truth and accountability. The family is asking for the public’s help — someone out there knows something.
Please watch, share, and speak up. Even the smallest piece of information could bring light to this case.
If you have any information, please contact: 📧 Redoceansalmon916@gmail.com
#JusticeForilleanna #FindTheTruth #FentanylAwareness #SpeakUpForilleannaWhat Happened to illeanna? Help Us Find the Truth Part 1 #MMIP #MMIW #indigenous #nativeamericanFlicker Productions2025-05-09 | illeanna was a joyful, loving 17-year-old with endless potential and dreams for the future. Her life was tragically cut short after being poisoned by a dangerous mix of fentanyl and alcohol. Her belongings were taken, and her family has been left searching for answers.
This video shares illeanna’s story and her family’s heartfelt plea for truth and accountability. The family is asking for the public’s help — someone out there knows something.
Please watch, share, and speak up. Even the smallest piece of information could bring light to this case.
If you have any information, please contact: 📧 Redoceansalmon916@gmail.com
#JusticeForilleanna #FindTheTruth #FentanylAwareness #SpeakUpForilleannaWhat Happened to illeanna? Help Us Find the Truth Part 1Flicker Productions2025-05-09 | illeanna was a joyful, loving 17-year-old with endless potential and dreams for the future. Her life was tragically cut short after being poisoned by a dangerous mix of fentanyl and alcohol. Her belongings were taken, and her family has been left searching for answers.
This video shares illeanna’s story and her family’s heartfelt plea for truth and accountability. The family is asking for the public’s help — someone out there knows something.
Please watch, share, and speak up. Even the smallest piece of information could bring light to this case.
If you have any information, please contact: 📧 Redoceansalmon916@gmail.com
#JusticeForilleanna #FindTheTruth #FentanylAwareness #SpeakUpForilleannaJustice for Angel BabyFlicker Productions2025-05-06 | Her story matters. Their voices matter. Our powerful new video highlighting MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People) and the fight for Justice for Angel Baby Please watch, share, and help us raise awareness. Together, we can demand justice. If anyone has information about Angel Baby Espinoza please contact: Espinozatoni96@gmail.comJustice for Angel Baby premieres Monday, May 5th at 7:30 PM on YouTube.Flicker Productions2025-05-03 | ...Justice for Angel Baby premieres Monday, May 5th at 7:30 PM on YouTube.Flicker Productions2025-05-01 | ...