Warrior Society Development, LLC Consulting & Production Services
Jim Warne is Founder and President of Warrior Society Development, LLC. Jim incorporates Traditional Philosophies in his daily life. "Many think of a warrior only in physical terms, but a true warrior is a protector, guardian, educator and advocate guided through integrity." He shares models for success through experience in collegiate and professional football, acting in TV shows and feature films, producing and writing documentary films, college educator, administrator, motivational speaker, coach, business owner and entrepreneur.
Jim was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals and often jokes about his professional football experience, "Many have heard of the professional 'journeyman', I consider myself a pro football 'refugee'. I had to play in three leagues!" and "the NFL stands for 'Not For Long' in my case it was 'Not For this Lakota". Although his professional career was short, athletics played a significant role in Jim's life, including commitment to excellence. "Athletic scholarships led to my college degrees and a professional life filled with options, choice, impact and balance...". Jim's professional football experience has led to many other opportunities.
Look for his award winning documentary, "7th Generation" that Jim produced and wrote based on his lectures and keynote presentations. Also look for Emmy nominated "Oyate` un Ito`wapi - Pictures of my People". See WSD Productions.
Honors, Press Articles, Productions and Web Links:
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2020 Co-Producer "Oyate` un Ito`wapi - Pictures of my People" FOX Sports
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2021 Sports EMMY Nomination: "Oyate` un Ito`wapi - Pictures of my People"
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2011 Testified before US Senate Oversight Hearing (see Clients Tab)
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2004 Inducted American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame Lawrence, Kansas
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2017 Native American Alumnus of the Year Arizona State University
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2019 Inducted Tempe All-City Athletic Hall of Fame Tempe, AZ
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2021 Inducted into the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentor Hall of Fame DC
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Featured on C-SPAN "American Indian Stereotypes in Sports"
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Featured in Sports Illustrated "Urban Indian" Scorecard Article >