@WritingRaven

Tlingit and Dena’ina TV writer, magazine editor, playwright, pursuer of too-many-projects.

 Alaska, USA
verastarbard.com
Joined June 2008
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Replying to @DonRearden
Gunalchéesh!
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Gunalchéesh, Chin’an, Haw'aa, Quyanaqpak, N'doyukshn, Chin'an, Tsiin'aen, Quyana, Mahsi’choo, Alaska! adn.com/arts/books/2024/10/1…

Vera Starbard named new Alaska writer laureate

Starbard, who is Tlingit/Dena’ina Athabascan, has worked as a playwright, magazine editor and Emmy-nominated TV writer.

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Jazzed to write an essay for this collection, “My Life: Growing Up Native in America!” Gunalchéesh to Illuminatives, MTV Books, and Simon & Schuster for the platform to showcase Native experiences. Pre-order now from your favorite bookseller, released in October!
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Replying to @KinsaleDrake @IllumiNative
Native Pride (and Prejudice)! I need this produced! Lol
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The @DrewBarrymoreTV Show is a WGA covered, struck show that is planning to return without its writers. The Guild has, and will continue to, picket struck shows that are in production during the strike. Any writing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” is in violation of WGA strike rules.
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The Áakʼw Rock Indigenous music festival returns to Juneau this fall, bringing performers from Alaska and around the world to the newly renovated Centennial Hall in late September. buff.ly/3rJzlOC
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Deadline
@DEADLINE17 Jul 2023
Kids chanting “Strike” from the school bus as they pass Fox Studios in LA today #ActorsStrike #WritersStrike
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Starting at midnight, @sagaftra, WGA East and @WGAWest will be on strike at the same time for the first time in 63 years. We're making history, while fighting for the future. See you on the picket lines until fair contracts are reached. #WGAstrong #SAGAFTRAstrike #1u
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SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher slams Hollywood execs: 'They plead poverty, that they’re losing money left and right, when giving hundreds of millions of dollars to their CEOs. It is disgusting — shame on them.'

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher slams Hollywood execs: ‘They plead poverty, that they’re losing money left and right, when giving hundreds of millions of dollars to their CEOs'

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Stars Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere, as Hollywood actors launch strike that could stall whole industry bbc.in/3pVbcUx

SAG strike: Avatar and Gladiator sequels look set to be hit as actors walk out

Films and TV shows in production are affected as some 160,000 performers stop work in LA.

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We had a special visitor on the Hill today! My team was glad to show around Molly of Denali, the first Alaska Native lead character of a PBS Kids show. Molly visited Congress to raise awareness of the importance of public broadcasting and enjoyed seeing the Capitol sights!
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SAG-AFTRA
@sagaftra13 Jul 2023
A SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming Strike has been ordered effective July 14, at 12:01 a.m. Additional details are forthcoming. The Strike Order can be found here: ow.ly/aqOK50PaX2W
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GBH@GBH13 Jul 2023
The first children's show to feature an Alaska Native lead character, @GBH's @MollyOfDenali has been recognized by the Alaska State Legislature for serving as "the gold standard for representation of Native people and cultures in America media." 👏👏
GBH's Molly of Denali is honored by the Alaska State Legislature with an official document recognizing the show's groundbreaking representation of Native people and culture in American media.

ALT GBH's Molly of Denali is honored by the Alaska State Legislature with an official document recognizing the show's groundbreaking representation of Native people and culture in American media.

Former Alaska Rep. Geran Tarr presents an official Alaska State Legislature document honoring GBH's Molly of Denali to show writer Vera Starbard in Juneau, Alaska.

ALT Former Alaska Rep. Geran Tarr presents an official Alaska State Legislature document honoring GBH's Molly of Denali to show writer Vera Starbard in Juneau, Alaska.

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SAG-AFTRA
@sagaftra13 Jul 2023
SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee voted unanimously to recommend to the National Board a strike of the Producers-SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical/Streaming Contracts which expired July 12, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PT. SAG-AFTRA’s National Board will vote Thursday morning on whether to strike.
SAG-AFTRA NEWS@sagaftranews13 Jul 2023
SAG-AFTRA Television, Theatrical, and Streaming Contracts Expire Without a Deal sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-telev…

SAG-AFTRA Television, Theatrical and Streaming Contracts Expire Without a Deal

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PBS KIDS
@PBSKIDS10 Jul 2023
Pack your bags and join @MollyOfDenali on an unforgettable adventure to Old Crow. Learn about the heritage, values, and traditions that have shaped Molly's world. Catch the inspiring special on PBS KIDS.

Wise Raven & Old Crow | Molly of Denali | PBS KIDS

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Watch the all-new @MollyOfDenali adventure “Wise Raven and Old Crow” by tuning into Alaska Public Media TV on Monday, July 10 at 6 a.m. or stream with @PBSKIDS!
Molly of Denali "Wise Raven and Old Crow" Special coming July 10th! Image of Molly and her family, standing near a small airplane, looking up at a flying crow.

ALT Molly of Denali "Wise Raven and Old Crow" Special coming July 10th! Image of Molly and her family, standing near a small airplane, looking up at a flying crow.

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Meet Bonky, the baby moose! 🥹 Can Tooey and Trini watch him while Molly's away? Find out in "Wise Raven and Old Crow," a NEW special coming to @PBSKIDS July 10th!

Meet Bonky the Baby Moose | Molly of Denali

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Inter-Dependence Day Written by Vera Starbard Voiced by @erins_library youtu.be/v3vXjuml7WY
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We were nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming! Mahsi' Choo @OfficialTCA for recognizing us and congrats to our partners @PBSKIDS and @atomiccartoons #MollyofDenali
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Replying to @RepGeranTarr
@RepGeranTarr let us know that @MollyOfDenali was recognized by the AK State Leg for being the “gold standard for representation of Native people and cultures in American media.” Gunalchéesh to Geran and to all the people working so hard to tell Alaska Native stories on Molly.
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