Pearl Means: The Power of Matriarchy

Pearl Daniel-Means (February 10, 1960 - May 28, 2022) was a producer, activist, and author who spoke around the world on matters concerning Indigenous issues, human rights, and environmentalism. She was born into the Ashiihi (Salt) Clan of the Navajo Nation. Her Lakota name, Iyoyanbya Izanzan Win, translates loosely to “Bright Light.” Pearl walked alongside the late American Indian activist, author, artist, and actor Russell Means as his wife, business partner, and collaborator. Pearl was the co-producer of the multi-award-winning feature documentary END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK (dir. Shannon Kring). The film is available to stream on Peacock.
In this video, Pearl explains the shortcomings of patriarchal leadership, and the true strength of the indigenous matriarchal way of being.
Director/Producer: Shannon Kring
Cinematographer: Marc Gerke
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