Jim Warne

Jim is a member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation. Jim earned a BS from Arizona State University and a MS from San Diego State University (SDSU). He administered several continuing Ed programs at SDSU Interwork Institute from 1993-2015. He also created several continuing education programs through grant writing, partnership and contract development.Jim is President of his consulting firm, Warrior Society Development, LLC (WSD). He works with various government agencies, organizations and Tribal Nations. Jim is a Motivational Speaker with experience in Professional Football, Hollywood Acting, Film Production, Indian Country Advocacy, Congressional Testimonies, Cultural Diversity, Youth Athletic/Life Skills Camps, Organizational Development and Grants Management.His WSD Productions company produced "7th Generation", an Award Winning documentary film.Memberships, Honors, Features and Press include: . Arizona State University "Native American Alumnus of the Year" October 21, 2017 . Congressional Senate Oversight Hearing Testimony, "Stolen Identities: The Impact of Racist Stereotypes on Indigenous People". May 5, 2011. . Member: American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame; Lawrence, KS. Inducted 2004 . Member: University of CA San Diego (UCSD) Chancellor's Community Advisory Board . Featured on C-Span, "American Indian Stereotypes in Sports", Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ. January 30, 2015 . National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Recipient Chairman's Leadership Award, 2009 . WINNER! 2016 Inspirational Film Award, Louisiana . WINNER! 2016 Best Documentary Feature Film, Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood, CA . WINNER! 2016 Award of Excellence, IndieFest Film 'Awards' (qv) . WINNER! 2016 Humanitarian Award of Distinction, IndieFest Film 'Awards' (qv) . WINNER! 2017 Best Documentary, Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival . WINNER! 2017 Best Documentary Feature, Los Angeles Film and Script Festival . WINNER! 2018 Grand Jury Award, California Film 'Awards' (qv)::'Jim Warne' (qv)