Chaske Spencer, star of The Twilight Saga film series: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawnpt. 1 & 2, is set to attend the 2nd Annual North American Indigenous Image Awards. He has been nominated in the category of Best Actor in Film/TV for his performance in the TheTwilight Saga: Eclipse.

The North American Indigenous Image Awards (NAIIA) will be held on Friday April 29th, 2011,at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the majestic Pueblo Reservation. The NAIIA recognizes and promotes the advancement of Native Americans and Canadian Aboriginals for their efforts in the entertainment industry. The show is the first of its kind and will award artists in the genres of film, television, news, music, comedy, and photography.

Spencer, who is of Lakota (Sioux) Nation, Nez Perce, Cherokee, and Creek heritage decent, really appreciates the opportunity to present at this high-end event and feels deeply humbled to receive a nomination. “I think it’s awesome that we have an image award specifically for indigenous people. What a great opportunity to put a spotlight on some of the great work our community is creating.”

Spencer is a co-founder of the Be the Shift Campaign and spokesperson for United Global Shift, an Artist Sponsor of the show. It is an organization dedicated to fighting poverty and creating sustainable communities. United Global Shift’s mission is to cause a shift in what is possible for humanity, focusing on the environment, employment, entrepreneurship, health and education by using media outlets to promote entertainment projects in film, television, fashion, sports, advertising, and internet. By promoting these projects the goal is to cause a shift in the way people think and live their lives.

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