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Skeet Fighter
Добавлен 22 янв 2024
I am a Diné [Navajo] roller skater who thrives on exploring various terrains, from smooth trails to rugged backroads. My passion for skating has evolved into Ultra Trail Skating, where I push the boundaries of endurance and exploration. But it's more than just skating long distances-it's about making a difference. As an Ultra Trail Skater, I use my journeys to raise awareness for critical issues like Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP), while also advocating for health, wellness, and healing. Through my experiences, I aim to share my story, challenges, and extreme adventures, all while showcasing the transformative power of trail skating, which has been my lifeline. I am excited to embark on the Great Skate tour, a monumental journey from Washington state to Washington D.C., where I'll continue to shed light on MMIP and promote holistic well-being. Join me on this incredible journey. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on my journey.
Episode 6 | Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Docuseries
Episode 6: The Mark of a Warrior
The red handprint isn’t just paint-it’s a battle cry. It’s the weight of every stolen sister, every silenced voice, every untold story. I wear it as a warrior for MMIP, carrying their names across miles of asphalt and dirt, from the rez to the city, from Washington state to D.C. This episode dives into the power behind the symbol, the resilience it represents, and the moments I stood before crowds-sharing the truth, demanding justice, and reminding the world that we will not be erased.
#MMIP #TheGreatSkateTour #warrioronwheels #wearestillhere
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Directed by: Skeet Fighter & Nate Zahn
Cinemato...
The red handprint isn’t just paint-it’s a battle cry. It’s the weight of every stolen sister, every silenced voice, every untold story. I wear it as a warrior for MMIP, carrying their names across miles of asphalt and dirt, from the rez to the city, from Washington state to D.C. This episode dives into the power behind the symbol, the resilience it represents, and the moments I stood before crowds-sharing the truth, demanding justice, and reminding the world that we will not be erased.
#MMIP #TheGreatSkateTour #warrioronwheels #wearestillhere
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Directed by: Skeet Fighter & Nate Zahn
Cinemato...
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Episode 5 | Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Docuseries
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Episode 5: Honoring Mika Westwolf - A Family’s Strength and the Power of Roller Skating In this episode, we honor the life of Mika Westwolf, a vibrant and strong young Indigenous woman whose tragic loss has left an indelible mark on her family, community, and nationwide. Join us as we share her story through the voices of her resilient family, who have turned their grief into action, fighting f...
Episode 4 | Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Docuseries
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Episode 4 of The Great Skate Tour: Wheels of Change, we dedicate our journey to the memory of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, an 18-year-old Apsáalooke (Crow) and Northern Cheyenne woman whose untimely death remains unresolved. Her story is not just one of tragedy but also a call to action for justice, accountability, and systemic change. As the tour rolls on, this episode highlights the power of ...
Episode 3 | Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Docuseries
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Day 3 hit hard. The miles aren't just wearing on my body, but it's testing every b it of my mental strength. From extreme sore legs to getting into it mentally and emotionally. It felt like everything was working against me. But giving up isn't an option for me, not when this mission means so much to me. This tour is about more than just skating but about resilience, perseverance, and bringing ...
Episode 2 | Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Docuseries
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Yá’át’ééh! Welcome to Day 2 of my roller skating journey! 🌄 Today was about more than just the miles - it was about embracing the power of being a woman warrior on wheels, even when the challenges of perimenopause show up uninvited. As a Diné woman and endurance roller skater, I’m sharing the raw truths of skating through hot flashes, bone-deep fatigue, pure exhaustion, migraines and those emot...
Episode 1 - Launch Day | Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Docuseries
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We kicked off The Great Skate Tour by skating 30 miles with the awesome Jet City Roller Derby team and Sick Town Roller Derby. 🛼🔥 It was over 90 degrees, but we pushed through the heat to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP). This tour isn’t just about skating, it’s about building community, showing resilience, and bringing a voice to those affected by MMIP. Watch,...
Wheels of Change - The Great Skate Tour | Official Trailer | Documentary Series
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A personal view on everyday challenges of roller skating across the nation from Washington state to Washington D.C. to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) while promoting health, wellness, and healing. Come join myself, Skeet Fighter and partner/fiancé Nate Zahn on this epic journey that we completed in the summer of 2024. Subscribe, like, comment, and share. Direc...
Episode 3 - Road Hogs & and Some Skating
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Episode 3 - Road Hogs & and Some Skating
July 16th is right around the corner! 🛼 It's happening very soon! #mmip #rollerskate
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July 16th is right around the corner! 🛼 It's happening very soon! #mmip #rollerskate
Episode 2 - Come join us at the Red Dress Event in Oxnard, CA
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Episode 2 - Come join us at the Red Dress Event in Oxnard, CA
Introduction to Skeet Fighters channel
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Introduction to Skeet Fighters channel
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A Tesla drove past me a few months ago. I know it must have cost a small fortune, but it sounded just like an old public toilet hand dryer 😂 You and Nate sound like the perfect team for an endurance challenge. Well done to you both on your journey! 💜
Oh Tesla's - I just can't, haha! Thanks so much - Nate has definitely been one of the best and beautiful persons to come into my life and make a difference with me.
Great episode Melissa Skeet Fighter! Thank you for sharing information on Mika Westwolf. Truly tragic. Sending positive energy to her family.
Thanks so much! <3
Sending love and strength to you and all others affected by these senseless injustices 💜
Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Great episode Skeet Fighter! Thank you for sharing info about Kaysera Stops Pretty Places. I'm jealous of some of those trails you get to skate on. I want your sunglasses!
@@rezskates Thanks so much! For our relatives! ✊🏽Omg, you gotta check out goodr sunglasses, they're my amazing!
Thank you for the video
@@timlopes67 ahéheé 🙏🏽☺️
I'm so glad you had so many people turn out to skate with you, both to keep you company, and to make the project much more visible to passers by 💜
Thank you - I appreciate that! It's soooo nice when folks come out and skate. :D
I appreciate this Docuseries so much! Now I will be sharing your videos when someone asks me about what the red hand print means!
Thank you! Keep spreading awareness and providing helpful education.
I went to a roller rink once at age 11 with scouts. Things were fine til i tried to skate, lets just say it went a little awry and I ended up with a dislocated thumb, fractured wrist and a big hole in the back of my head from where i kicked myself. So anyone who can get on these infernal contraptions and not look like Bambi on ice has my upmost respect,but you go like the wind!!! Although I am in Wales I have a great interest in the indigenous nations of North America and the real struggles they face through the facilitated genocide that still goes on. I am Welsh and for the past 900 years we have suffered at the hands of the English. The attempted destruction of culture, religious diversity and language and despite that the Welsh are still here. We are still proud of our language and culture its use even today.
Roller Skating is a beast - I can count the many injuries I've received especially while in roller derby; a sprained ankle (that's never been the same and still bothers me), a concussion, beat up fingers from other skaters rolling over them on accident, black eyes (from other skaters accidentally hitting me in the face with their elbow) - I give you props and such respect for trying it out with those scars. Thank you for sharing more about your Welsh history and I am so sorry that has happened to you and your people. Colonization was seen as a respectful journey, but it brought control and pain. Be proud and resilient!
Great video! I like these long form videos on your skate journey! Can’t wait to watch more!
Yayyyy! Thank you! I can't wait for you to watch more! I appreciate you!
💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽 💪🏽 thank you
Thank you for the video and thank you for the great journey you did.
@@timlopes67 ahéheé - thank you so much and for your support! 🙏🏽
I'm sorry you're having to contend with the symptoms of perimenopause and that it made parts of your journey so unpleasant. I'm glad you're so open about it though. I'm not sure I've ever heard of it having effects on physical ability. Well done for fighting on through it to continue your mission :)
Awww, thank you so much! It's been a challenging journey but it's one to show that women are warriors! Whoop whoop!
Thank you all so much! :)
It’s neat you exist.
More power to you! I respect your vision!
Git it!!!!
Awesomeness!!🎉🎉🎉
Awesome Melissa! This is great! Thanks for sharing about some of your family's own MMIP background. The Centennial trail is a great place to start! Looking forward to more episodes.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback! For our relatives <3
The temperature drop from wind chill is brutal sometimes!
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That’s great❤
Thank you! 🙏🏽😊
🎉 Promo SM