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This grant will support his efforts to disseminate his award winning documentary film Im agining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting into Native American communities. Moreover, this grant will support his new project Loyal to the Soil: The Legacy of Native Americans in the United States Military, a film exploring the complex history of Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces from the country’s inception to today. Through  Loyal To The Soil, they hope to spark discussions around why Native peoples serve and educate the public on the need for better services and better access to services (health, education, etc) for Natives who are serving on active duty and Native Veterans.