BIOGRAPHY

BIOGRAPHY

Stacey Thunder was born in California on April 22, 1972 while her father, Bob Thunder, an Ojibwe from the Red Lake Indian reservation was enlisted in the Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro. Stacey spent the first two years of her life in California with her father and mother, Marybeth, also an Ojibwe from the Lac Courte Oreilles Indian reservation, before the family returned to their homelands in Minnesota.

Stacey is the host and co-producer of the PBS educational Native news and lifestyle magazine program, "Native Report". The show started with four episodes in 2004 and grew into a full 15-episode schedule by 2006. "Native Report" is now in it's fourth successful season and is aired in markets throughout the United States including Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, North and South Dakota, Michigan, Wyoming, Florida, Virginia, Alaska, Utah, and New York.

Recently, Stacey acted in her first feature-length independent film as "Julie" in "COLD FEET", a romantic comedy that channels the Hepburn/Grant movies of the forties. She was also cast as the host and narrator of the film "America's Last Frontier: Melting The Hearts Of Men", an important documentary on the United States establishment and protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; and as host in "In The Spirit Of Thanksgiving", a television musical special.

In addition to her roles in TV and film, Stacey has also executive produced three CDs: "Painting The World"; "P.Town Boyz"; and "Native Children's Survival: if not now, when? if not you, who?". "Painting The World" is a Robby Romero EP that features Indigenous artists from around the world to celebrate the adoption of the United Nations' "Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples" and to raise awareness about global warming and climate change. "P. Town Boyz" is the self-titled debut release from the acclaimed traditional youth drum group from the Red Lake Ojibwe Nation in Ponemah. And, "Native Children's Survival: if not now, when? if not you, who?" is an essential CD/DVD collection highlighting original songs, music videos, PSAs, and interviews from Robby Romero's award-winning and critically-acclaimed rockumentary films: VH1's World Alert Special "Makoce Wakan"; Sundance Channel's "Hidden Medicine"; and SABC Africa's "America's Last Frontier".

Stacey Thunder received a B.A. in psychology in 1994 from Hamline University and a J.D. in 1998 from William Mitchell College of Law. After graduation, she passed the bar exam and began her legal career, serving Indian Country for over ten years in various legal capacities including positions with Anishinabe Legal Services, the Indian Child Welfare Law Center, tribal attorney for the Red Lake Nation, and corporate attorney for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians. Her legal expertise ranges from Federal Indian law and business, to entertainment law. Currently, Stacey is general counsel for the Red Lake Nation, Eagle Thunder Entertainment, and Native Rock recording artist, producer and director, Robby Romero.

Stacey also dedicates her time and service to non-profit organizations. She served as the Vice-President and a board member of the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association, an organization of American Indian attorneys and law students; and is the Executive Director for Native Children's Survival (NCS), an organization dedicated to raising awareness about critical issues facing Mother Earth, her children, and the seventh generation to come through the international language of music and film.

And in an effort to raise awareness of the need for better health in Indian Country, Stacey ran two marathons on behalf of Native Thunder Distance Runners, an organization she helped create.

Résumé

Height: 5' 8" Hair: Brown
Weight: 130 lbs. Eyes: Brown
Size: 6

FILM & TELEVISION
"Native Report" Host/Correspondent/ PBS Co-Producer
"Cold Feet" "Julie" Split Step Productions
"Beauty Mark" "Dorothy McBride" Lockhaven Communications
"America's Last Frontier" Host Eagle Thunder Entertainment

TRAINING
Acting Fundamentals Cheryl Moore Brinkley
TV Acting Technique Cheryl Moore Brinkley
Auditioning Tips Cheryl Moore Brinkley
Voice and Speech Mira Kehoe, Guthrie Theater
Intro to Improv Brian Kelly, Guthrie Theater
Beginner Acting for the Camera Don Cosgrove, Guthrie Theater

SPECIAL SKILLS
Teleprompter proficient, dance, great with children and animals

EDUCATION
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1998
B.A. Hamline University, Psychology, 1994

TOURS & EVENTS

RELEASES

RELATED ALBUMS

VIDEO

RELATED VIDEO

Stacey Thunder Promo Reel

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PRESS

RELATED PRESS & INTERVIEWS

News From Indian Country

Stacey Thunder returns as host of PBS's "Native Report."
"Stacey Thunder of the popular Public Broadcasting Service weekly news magazine program, "Native Report," will be back in January 2009 for a fourth season as host and producer."
"Native Report," a program that is geared toward both a Native and non-Native American viewing audience, celebrates Native culture and heritage. Past programs have included talks with tribal elders and some of Indian Country's most influential leaders."
-News From Indian Country

WCCO/CBSM

"From pottery to politics the 15 week series has a verity of topics... doing away with negative native images is a top priority."
- WCCO/CBSM

Indian Country Today

Native Report Focuses On The Positive
"Native Report started with four episodes during 2004 and grew into a full 15-episode schedule by 2006. Now the half-hour program has been requested by public stations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, North and South Dakota, Michigan, Wyoming, Florida and Virginia.
- Indian Country Today

South Dakota Broadcasting

Native Report To Air ON SDB
With so much of the media's focus on tragic and negative events in tribal communities, this new series aims to bring attention to positive stories of Native American life. Native Report will highlight challenges and successes of Native Americans, and educate viewers about the heritage and culture of tribal people in Minnesota and the nation. The series will interview some of today's most prominent Indian Country leaders, feature influential tribal elders, and cover matters relevant to Native American culture...
- South Dakota Broadcasting

William Mitchell Magazine

Stacey Thunder: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe attorney works (and runs) hard
Stacey Thunder, class of 1998, says she has always wanted to help people. Her jobs at the Indian Children Welfare Law Center, the Red Lake Band, and most recently with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe have given her that chance.
- William Mitchell Magazine