American Indian Actor, and Activist Jay Tavare

Jay Tavare describes himself best when he says he is a storyteller and a citizen of the world. Born in the United States, Jay was privileged to spend much of his youth in Europe, and his career has taken him even farther abroad for extended stays on five of our seven continents. From his travels, Jay says he has learned that all cultures give us beauty to embrace and valuable lessons to learn about people and life.

Jay's acting performances in several Oscar winning films--with some of our era's most talented and acclaimed directors and actors--are the natural outcome of his eclectic life experiences and the direct result of his intense focus on excellence and dedication to authentic characters.

Jay's onscreen roles include:

* Pathfinder (Marcus Nispel, 2007) as Black Wing, with Karl Urban and Clancy Brown

* The Missing (Ron Howard, 2003) as Kayitah, with Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones

* Cold Mountain (Anthony Minghella, 2003) as Swimmer, Jude Law's Cherokee half brother and fellow Confederate army warrior

* Adaptation (Spike Jonze, 2002) as Matthew Osceola, the enigmatic Seminole orchid thief opposite Meryl Streep

* Street Fighter (1994) as Vega, the devilishly handsome and lethal Spanish Ninja

* Into the West (Steven Spielberg, 2005 mini-series) as Chief Prairie Fire opposite Keri Russell

* CSI Miami season finale, Going Ballistic (2009) as Manny Ortega.

For his role on CSI Miami Jay performed all his own stunts for the episode, including an astounding world class 23 story controlled free fall (more than 200 feet!) which was awarded an Emmy nomination. This sort of feat has given Jay an onset reputation as a bit of a daredevil. But it is more accurate to say he is master of an impressive repertoire of physical skills. Jay does not promote himself as a stuntman, but his experience as an athlete and dancer gives him the rare ability to create seamlessly believable characters by preparing and performing his own stunts when the role calls for it. It's no surprise directors and fellow actors recognize him for this.

As noteworthy as his film career already is, in the future we can expect Jay Tavare will be at least as well known for his complete creative projects. Jay has authored several screenplays already optioned for production, and he is about to officially launch his production company –Apache Dragon Productions. Jay has assembles a complete team of gifted and accomplished artists, and Apache Dragon is already making commercial videos and generating industry excitement with film scripts and screenplays in development.

Never content to express himself in just one or two creative venues, Jay is also an accomplished Native flutist and vocalist. Currently, Jay is partnering with award wining composer and musician, Alexander van Bubenheim, on the soon to be released album, Tears of a Shaman. Tears of a Shaman is the musical story of the ancestral Native vibrations, from cultures all over the world, that thrive deep inside each of us. It is an enchanting audio journey for the listener and it will be a visual adventure too. Jay and Alex are also developing a captivating multimedia stage show based on the album. Audiences will be surrounded and completely engrossed in 360 degrees of spectacular up close sights, sounds, music and live performance.

To balance and compliment his creative work, Jay dedicates time to several charitable and non-profit organizations. Especially near to his heart are the people on the Mescalero Apache reservation in New Mexico. Jay travels regularly to visit with the young people there and participate in their Honor Your Life program. And for more than seven years Jay has been the devoted celebrity spokesperson for Adopt A Native Elder, a non-profit benefiting the Navajo elders in Utah and Arizona.

On a personal note, Jay loves animals too and seems to always has at least one rescued dog or cat soul in his care. He has been an avid supporter of Samoyed and wolf-dog rescue organizations and was a devoted guardian to his own beloved Samoyed, Mohawk, and wolf-dog, Cheyenne, for years. These days Jay is seen around town most often with his best girl, the lovely and accomplished Miss Bardot, a rescued maltipoo turned brilliant service-dog. Rumor has it she has stolen his heart completely.

Jay's recent show on the H20 Network: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/07/06/actor-and-humanitarian-jay-tavare

H20 Network Online Radio by OmoYemaya H2O Netwo | Blog Talk Radio

H20 Network Online Radio by OmoYemaya H2O Netwo | Blog Talk Radio

Lenon Honor's Human Empowerment Series: Sacred Wombs

Greetings Family,

This past week the H20 Network had a two part series with Musician, researcher, dedicated husband, and father this week http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/05/29/sacred-wombs-do-you-value-yourself-with-lenon-honor-part-1 and part two http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/06/01/sacred-wombs-do-you-value-yourself-with-lenon-honor-part-2


I have to say that this series was one of the most enlightening shows on the H20 Network for me, and many others who e-mailed me; not just for women, but for the men who were listening as well. Lenon, is opening the perception of how we as human-beings perceive each-other through the principal of the feminine, and male energies that we have incarnated into in this physical reality. What I really admire about Lenon, is that he's gives individuals real life examples through the essence of his own life experience. This is very important because powerful ideologies that are lived are much deeper, and much more profound in nature. In essence, something that is "lived" rather than just conceptualized means that one has been able to integrate higher information and use it from a practical essence.


For the human race it is extremely easy to conceptualize a concept than it is to live a principal, hence it gives one a sense of emotional dis-attachment. One of the most important elements of being a human-being is quite the opposite. Meaning, that it is our duty to "experience" from every level possible in order for growth to occur with-in us, and our communities. We can only empower ourselves through practice, and through practice things begin to shift in our physical lives, thus being the change that we seek. For more information on Lenon's empowerment series please click on the links below. Sending much love and progress to you family!
Please checkout Lenon's websites: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/soul-visions-radio
www.lenonhonorfilms.com

Native Threads Artist Of The Month.

Greetings H20 Family,
This evening I will be talking with Ray Rivera who is Native Threads http://www.nativethreads.com/
artist of the month! I'm extremely excited because he's young, innovative, and a beautiful artist. More importantly, through what he contributes to his community it changes the perception of how young people are perceived; espcially American Indian Youth. I hope, that as we have our discussion this evening that his story  will inspire you, and your family. We can only change the world if we dream big, and then take that leap of faith forward. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theh2onetwork/2011/05/19/native-threads-artist-of-the-month-sun-dancer-ray-rivera Call-in number 917-889-7207

Ray Rivera the IV is a 23 year old tribal member of the Yaqui and Apache nations born and raised in Los Angeles, CA to a Chicano and Native American family of two brothers and two sisters. He is a gifted Multi-talented individual who ranges from being a musician, northern traditional dancer, graphic designer and builds web sites.
Coming from a heavy gang related family wasn’t easy, but Ray quickly learned at a young age what consequences were and maintained a stable life. Ray also credits his aunt Francine Greene for preserving his family’s native history who pioneered the first powwow in Malibu, CA. known as “Chumash Day” which takes place every year. In January 2004 his Great Grandfather Ray Rivera the 1st who was the last full blooded Indian of his family passed away and it was at his funeral where Ray realized it was time for him to carry on the traditions, values, and stories of his people.
Ray first learned to play music in his local church in Chatsworth,CA and has been a musician for nearly ten years now and has toured, recorded, and shared the stage with many notable artists such as the Prophet X, Living Stone, Red Cloud, Quese IMC, Happy Frejo and more. In 2009 Ray joined Prophecy Web design and has designed and worked on many sites and has a passion for designing graphics pertaining to his native culture. He endeavors in hopes of one day owning a native web design business “being a blessing and improving Indian Country any way I can” he states.
Ray is also part of a traditional drum group called “Chumash ocean singers” and has been part of many gospel music bands maintaining his Christian and Native American roots. Ray says his inspiration for all that he does is from the Creator and has a heart for inspiring native youth all around the country. He also hopes with the design that won him the native threads t-shirt contest that other native artists will see that anything is possible and to never stop dreaming. He currently lives in the San Fernando Valley and does lots of volunteer work with youth he also enjoys hiking, playing his native flute and believes that the greatest tragedy in life is not death but life with no sense of purpose.

Are You In The Arts , And Need Funding?

Greetings H20 Family,
I was sent some grant information that might be very useful to up and coming creators. Here is the current grant list sent to me. Please act fast because these grants are time sensitive, and share with your fellow artisans. Many blessings family!


Ford Foundation Announces Social Issue Film Funding Initiative
A total of approximately $16 million will be given through an open-application process to filmmakers and mediamakers around the world who are working to create documentaries that address urgent social issues....
Deadline: Open
Posted: March 9, 2011

First Peoples Fund Invites Nominations of American Indian Artists for Community Spirit Awards
Awards of $5,000 will be given to American Indian artists who exemplify their traditional cultural values and way of life through the sharing of their creative talents and skills with others in the community....
Deadline: May 31, 2011
Posted: March 3, 2011

European Cultural Foundation Invites Applications From Young Researchers for Cultural Policy Research Award
An award worth 10,000 Euro will be given to an individual researching contemporary European cultural issues and challenges; six finalists will be invited to attend the Young Cultural Policy Researchers Forum in Helsinki, Finland (October 12-14, 2011)....
Deadline: May 30, 2011
Posted: February 24, 2011

MacArthur Foundation Accepting Proposals for Documentary Film Grants
Grants between $100,000 and $200,000 will be given to experienced filmmakers based in the United States whose documentary projects address the significant social challenges of our time or explore important but under-reported topics....
Deadline: June 1, 2011
Posted: February 23, 2011

Princess Grace Foundation-USA Announces 2011 Princess Grace Awards Applications in Theater, Playwriting, Dance, Choreography, and Film
Dancers, choreographers, and theater artists may apply for scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships; playwrights can apply for a residency, including publication of his or her play; and approved schools can nominate filmmakers for thesis funding...
Deadline: Various [Final deadline is June 1, 2011]
Posted: January 21, 2011

Open Society Documentary Photography Project Invites Proposals for Audience Engagement Grants
Grants of up to $30,000 will be awarded to photographers who take an existing body of work on a social justice or human rights issue and devise an innovative way of using that work as a catalyst for social change....
Deadline: May 13, 2011
Posted: January 14, 2011

Important Nutrional Information In Reference To Cancer

Greetings Family,


Elder, Oba Ernesto Pichardo sent me some really important information in reference to cancer and I would like to share it with the family.

Johns Hopkins Update - 

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY.
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins:

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer
  cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have
  multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients
  that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after
  treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the
  cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable
  size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a
  person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer
  cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and
  forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has
  nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic,
  but also to environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet to eat more adequately and healthy, 4-5 times/day    and by including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing
  cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells
  in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can
  cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7.. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars
  and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often
  reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of
  chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor
  destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from
  chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either
  compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb
  to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to
    mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy.
    Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other
    sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer
    cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

*CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute
   would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small
   amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in
  color Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the
  gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting
  off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer
 cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-baseddiet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little other meat,   like chicken. Meat also contains livestock
  antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all
  harmful, especially to people with cancer.
 d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole
  grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into
  an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked
  food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live
  enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to
  cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance
  growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building
  healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most
  vegetables including be an sprouts) and eat some raw
  vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at
  temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)..

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high
  caffeine Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer
  fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or
  filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap
  water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of
    digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the
    intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic
    buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By
    refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes
    to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the
    body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system
    (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals,
    EFAs etc.) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy
    cancer cells.. Other supplements like vitamin E are known
    to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's
    normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or
    unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit.
    A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior
   be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put
   the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to
   have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy
   life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated
    environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to
    get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen
    therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer
    cells.

1. No plastic containers in micro.

2. No water bottles in freezer.

3. No plastic wrap in microwave..

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain thishealth hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.
Please share this with your whole email list.........................
Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

Happy Mothers's Day

Greetings Family,

I would like to offer blessings to all of the beautiful mother's of the world! Motherhood is such a blessing, and a gift not only to you, but to the world.The seeds that mothers bare are so important to the fabric of our communities because they seed innovation, as well as nations that have the potential to change our beautiful planet. The wombs that are placed with-in the the organic being by Creator, are the portals to the cosmic. As a result, that portal called "the womb" is able to pull the past, present, and future into the material plane because of the children that it produces.


I perceive that through the blood that is spilled by giving birth that it heals all of the blood that has been spilled onto the planet through, war, hate, and pain. Thank you mother's for your sacrifice to the world, for without you we would not exist. I am truly thankful