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Dana Claxton

Directing
67 years oldYorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Biography

Dana Claxton (born 1959) is a Hunkpapa Lakota filmmaker, photographer, and performance artist. Her work looks at stereotypes, historical context, and gender studies of Indigenous peoples of the Americas, specifically those of the First Nations. In 2007, she was awarded an Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art.

Personal Details

Born
January 1, 1959
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada
Known For
Directing