House Band: Khu.éex’ (Koo-eeekh)
Khu.éex’ is an Indigenous band full of creative members, including storytellers, activists and artists, that bring this collective energy to the stage as one powerful unit. Our focus is raising awareness of social issues, stemming from the Native American struggle, that branch out to serious issues that effect all people. We are bringing a much-needed Indigenous perspective while keeping our tribal culture and endangered ancient languages alive through music, storytelling and art.
Anthem Singer: Jeff Barehand
Jeff is Navajo and an enrolled citizen of the Gila River Indian Community but has lived in Washington State for more than fifteen years. He is a 2014 Sundance Native Lab Film Fellow and is currently adapting a book to film. He is a founder and current Board Member of OlyFilm, a filmmaking non profit that supports filmmakers in the South Sound and promotes Women and POC in the film industry. He is also a board member for WA FilmWorks, the organization that administers WA State’s $15M film incentive program.
