Thursday December 4, 2008, 2:24 am
HERE IS THE STORY:

PLUMMER, Idaho—Tired of searching for Native media or losing your videos among the millions of random YouTube pieces?

With the launch of RezKast, Native Americans no longer need to waste time looking for Native-themed videos on YouTube. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe launched RezKast, a Native content site, in July with hopes of preserving the Native culture, history and language before they disappear.

"Of course there is always the entertainment factor," said Valerie Fast Horse, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's IT director. "What's an Indian community without entertainment and laughter?"

With the help of a USDA grant and some assistance from the tribe, a staff of about four is learning the skills to upload video stories from their community. Fast Horse said they recognize that there are other video sharing sites out there, but she wanted to simplify the search.

"It's hard to sort through the thousands of videos [on YouTube] looking for Native content," Fast Horse said. "RezKast is our solution to aggregating Native content, be it music, video, photos, or more."

Thursday December 4, 2008, 2:54 am
This is so wonderful ! I'm a fan already...

Thursday December 4, 2008, 3:03 am
Thanks Kat.

Thursday December 4, 2008, 4:24 am
Thanks Kat

Thursday December 4, 2008, 4:26 am
Good one Kat. A Keeper for me. Wado

Thursday December 4, 2008, 1:40 pm
Excellent ! Thank you, Kat.

Thursday December 4, 2008, 3:10 pm
This is so awesome!

Thursday December 4, 2008, 5:22 pm
thayts great

Thursday December 4, 2008, 5:26 pm
YEA!!!! and there is much rejoicing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday December 4, 2008, 8:13 pm
YOU ROCK KAT.

Friday December 5, 2008, 1:42 am
Exellent!!Thanks Kat..

Friday December 5, 2008, 6:21 am
Great news!

Friday December 5, 2008, 8:36 am
do you get it online to eu too?????

Friday December 5, 2008, 8:40 am
Yes, Nurith, this is online. If you're interested, here is a link:

http://www.rezkast.com/members/