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his month The RESource
interviewed a young entrepreneur who is well
known as Supaman, a member of the “Apsaalooke Nation”
from the Crow reservation in
Montana. A man of many talents, the name “Supaman”
hardly describes the person
who is Christian Takes Gun
Parrish, a humble Native American dancer and hip hop artist
who has dedicated his life to
empowering youth and educating listeners with a message
of hope through culture and
music. He is a young energetic entrepreneur with tremendous leadership abilities. His
presentation style and delivery
are nothing short of captivating.
Known for his tremendously
powerful inspirational lyrics, he
is in demand nationally with the
purpose of spreading a positive message throughout Indian
country and abroad. In 2005
he won a (Nammy) The Native
American Music Award for his
group “Rezawrecktion” and has
since released three self produced projects which have all
received national recognition
and awards including the 2011
North American Indigenous Image Award for outstanding hip
hop album!

Christian’s
presentation combines Native American
culture, humor, and urban hip

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hop culture which dazzles audiences, captivates listeners and
breaks down stereotypes. For
this he has gained the respect
of his culture and generation.
He is a champion fancy danc-

which adds to his uniqueness
as a role model, not to mention
a loving husband and father of
three. To add another cherry on
top, Supaman lives a drug and
alcohol free life. The commu-

encourage and inspire through
dance, humor and music keeps
him at the forefront among his
contemporaries.

Supaman continues to
work with numerous programs
and tribes as a motivational
speaker promoting self worth
to increase moral/character,
and help people build a positive
sense of native identity. He has
implemented his presentations
to address the issues that he
has experienced and is very
passionate about. Supaman is
without a doubt a superman!
Go check him out in a performance near you or better yet,
schedule him as your next motivational speaker; either way
you will not be disappointed.

FANCY DANCER
THE RESOURCE - What is
your heritage (tribal affiliation)? I am a member of the
Apsaalooke Tribe (Crow is the
misinterpretation) in Montana.

er traveling extensively on the
powwow circuit throughout the
U.S and Canada and he is also
a champion clown dancer and
a Native American Flute player

nicative talent along with the
compassion that exudes from
his life allows him to connect
with people from all walks of life.
His uncanny ability to motivate,

THE RESOURCE - Tell us a
little about your family history and powwows? I am a
descendant of Chief “Sits In
The Middle of The Land” and I
come from the Takes The Gun
family. My grandpa was Frank
Takes The Gun who was also
the NAC president and at one