A grandmother. A source of existence. A portal to other worlds. For thousands of years, the Indigenous Peoples of what is now known as North and South Dakota co-existed reciprocally with the Missouri River, its waters offering life while also inspiring legends and languages. In Tahnaanooku’, filmmaker Justin Deegan takes an experimental approach to the… Read more »
In “Sky Sisters: Episode 1, Justice System,” the journey begins with Indigenous youth filmmakers exploring the harrowing Highway of Tears in Alberta, Canada—a stretch notorious for its connection to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This episode delves into the devastating impact of this epidemic on Indigenous communities, seeking to… Read more »
When representation is everything, it can make a difference and have a profound impact when community is included in spaces that lack inclusion and diversity. This short film, Know to Run, featuring Yatika Starr Fields, an Indigenous runner, artist and advocate, is the recipient of GU Energy Labs + Rising Hearts – 2022 Western States… Read more »
As a young girl, Jessica Shenandoah (Wolf Clan from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation) learned about harvesting medicine and edible plants alongside her mother and grandmother. Contemporary Native Peoples are often separated many generations from their traditional knowledge due to the effects of colonial realities such as boarding school, forced religion, and land theft. In Tentsítewahkwe,… Read more »
“This is Indian Country” invites you on a captivating journey through the rich diversity and cultural wonders of America’s indigenous communities. Hosted by Ruth-Ann Thorn, a proud member of the Rincon band of Luiseño Indians, this engaging docu-series showcases urban and ancestral Native Americans excelling in art, music, dance, culinary arts, and environmental stewardship. This… Read more »
In writer/director Steven Paul Judd’s adaptation of Howard Waldrop’s 1976 sci-fi short story, Mary Margaret Road-Grader transports us to a post-apocalyptic Indigenous world. Stakes are high for a new and controversial contender as she fights for her place amidst changing traditions. We open on a quiet night around a crackling fire. An elder, Billy Bob,… Read more »
A young man forms an inseparable bond with his car. Over a decade of adventures and pivotal life events, he faces the bittersweet moment of parting ways with his cherished “friend,” reflecting on the memories that defined an era.
Our film is about two young sheep herders who come across an injured patron on the run from a robbery gone wrong. Their adventures include western shoot-outs, betrayal, and Spanish treasures.
Three thieves pose as a tour group to steal a mysterious woven basket from the Warm Springs Museum. As they execute their heist, blending in with visitors and evading suspicion, the basket’s true significance begins to unfold. This short film was created during a 4-day youth film workshop by the Warm Springs Community Action Team… Read more »
A rag tag group of furry friends on Turtle Island are discovering their relationship with the animals and their environment on Mother Earth
