Alpha Gamma Xi

Indigenous humor NPAC keynote

Date: Nov 13, 2018 at 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Tatanka Means is an award-winning actor, stand-up comedian and motivational speaker from Chinle, Arizona. He represents the Navajo, Oglala Lakota, and Omaha Nations. His most recent television and movie credits include THE SON on AMC, the upcoming film Once Upon a River, and The Chickasaw Rancher produced by the Chickasaw Nation. Tatanka also performs stand-up comedy internationally and is one of the busiest touring Native comedians performing today. Tatanka travels Indian Country spreading laughter and messages of motivation to all ages entertaining audiences everywhere from casinos and schools, conferences and colleges to prisons and rehab centers. He was recognized and awarded for his comedy by being voted “Best Comedian” by Albuquerque The Magazine and was honored by the National Indian Gaming Association with the 2018 “Entertainer of The Year” award. Tatanka has become a much-needed role model for all American Indian First Nations youth. He is proud to be an alcohol and drug-free sober performer. PATH ELIGIBLE