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Forced Removal of Native American Children From Parents Exposed in 13 Minutes

“According to a 1976 report commissioned by the Association on American Indian Affairs, as many as one third of Native American children were separated from their families between 1941 and 1967.

This problem of Native American children being taken from their families is not unique to Maine. And it’s been going on for decades and centuries,” said Adam Mazo.”

ICTMN Exclusive: New Film Documents Maine’s Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission

First Light, the new documentary film that explores the historic Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare TRC, is making its world debut today on ICTMN.

New Film "First Light" Released Today

FIRST LIGHT FREE TO STREAM ON UPSTANDER PROJECT WEBSITE

Today the Upstander Project is pleased to announce the premiere of its new short documentary film, First Light. This 13-minute film is part of a series anchored by our upcoming feature film Dawnland, slated for released in 2017. 

We are releasing First Light today in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day, also known as Columbus Day. We chose today because we support efforts to transform the holiday into a celebrating of Indigenous Peoples, instead of one that celebrates a person known for bringing violence and slavery to the land we now call North America.

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Sneak preview of new film: First Light

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Thursday, September 10, 12:00 pm at the Maine Historical Society in Portland, Maine

First Light: Short Film Screening & Talk

Speakers: Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip Join us for a screening of the short film, First Light, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers, Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip. Children of the Dawn documents the work of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), the nation’s first task force dedicated to uncovering and acknowledging the truth about what happened to Wabanaki children and families involved with the Maine child welfare system. Free for MHS members, $5 general admission. Pay at the door.

Venue Information:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street
Portland Maine 04101
(207) 774-1822

info@mainehistory.org

Peace Studies between Tradition and Innovation

Authored by US and Canadian academics, educators, and activists, the chapters in this book demonstrate, how scholars and practitioners in the field are using the important knowledge, skills and values of their foremothers and forefathers to address new issues, integrate new technologies, and make new partners in their efforts to create a more just and humane world.

Rwanda Genocide's Tough Lessons On 'Othering'

Joining NPR’s Tell Me More podcast is Mishy Lesser. She's the learning director for the Coexist Learning Project and she was in charge of developing the curriculum. Also included in the interview is Joanie Landrum. She teaches English as a second language at East Hartford High School in Connecticut and she used to this film in a lesson for students.