An artistic celebration of the environmental activism of Darline Deegan and her efforts to protect the land of her Indigenous community.
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Screening Category: 11/23: Short Docs 2
ᏩᏯ Waya, Saving Our Red Grandfather
The Red Wolf is not only the most endangered wolf in the world, it’s quite possibly the most misunderstood. In this 30-minute documentary, we explore the Red Wolf’s cultural significance to the Cherokee people and why conservationists hope indigenous knowledge will help save it from extinction.
Making the Jump: The Horsemen of Omak Express
World Champion team Omak Express have spent a lifetime fighting to define themselves and their Colville Confederacy Tribe as true horsemen in the 400 year old sport of Indian Relay Racing. Now, as one of the oldest teams on the track, they lay their hopes on the shoulders of their jockey Tyler Peasley as they… Read more »
Know To Run: Yatika
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. Know to Run features Yatika Starr Fields, an Indigenous runner, artist and advocate, and the recipient of GU Energy Labs + Rising Hearts – 2022 Western States Endurance Run (WSER)… Read more »