“This was the first step of many, and the right direction for healing.” Listen to an interview with filmmakers Lauren Stevens and Chris Newell.
Why We Should Listen to Indigenous Voices About the Climate Crisis
“According to the United Nations, areas managed by indigenous peoples are among the most biodiverse and well-conserved on the planet.
The Reciprocity Project is a series of 7 Indigenous-made films exploring the concept of reciprocity in Indigenous cultures, or “the way of life that centers mutual exchange and sharing amongst all beings, past, present and future, seen and unseen, and the Earth.” And through these films and Indigenous perspectives, the project aims to spark conversation and action on the climate crisis.”
Generations later, Mainers confront a genocide that still remains overlooked
“Dawn Neptune Adams dreams of being hunted.
For much of her life, the nightmare remained the same: Adams runs in the woods, chased by unseen captors.
“It is intergenerational trauma,” Adams explained, “from my ancestors being hunted and tortured.”
Adams is a member of the Penobscot Nation and the bounty that was placed on her Indigenous ancestors more than 250 years ago still torments her sleep and her waking hours.”
We Are the Seeds 2022 celebrates Indigenous arts at Cherry Street Pier
“Over 14,000 people identify as Indigenous in the Philadelphia region, and director of We Are the Seeds Philly, Tailinh Agoyo wants you to explore their untold narratives this weekend at Cherry Street Pier.
With the backdrop of the Delaware River, Philadelphians will gather at the Pier on Nov. 18 and 19 to celebrate We Are the Seeds, a local organization that honors the voices of Indigenous and Native artists, performers, educators, and change-makers.”
Roger Paul speaks with Rich Kimball from Downtown with Rich Kimball on WZON
Gwich’in language on full display in new documentary on reciprocity
“Two Gwich’in filmmakers from Fairbanks, Alaska, are bringing their language to the big-screen.
Alisha Carlson and Princess Daazhraii Johnson are the creative force behind Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors).
The short film examines the theme of reciprocity, the exchange of goods or services to the benefit of both parties, and how it relates to the Gwich’in language by following Carlson as she participates in cultural practices with her family.”
Tulsan's film part of Reciprocity Project's first global screening
“Tulsan Brit Hensel’s Sundance-approved film will be one of seven films shown during an online screening 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 for season one of the Reciprocity Project. The event will include a Q&A.
The Reciprocity Project, during Native American Heritage Month, is holding its first global online screening. Go to eventbite.com for access.”
Two Gwich'in filmmakers tells us about a special project they made in the language, and what they learned about themselves in the process
“We want to tell you about a special film project on Northwind today. It's called We will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors. Made by filmmakers Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson It's part of something called the Reciprocity Project. It's a series of Indigenous made documentary short films, and this one is done entirely in Gwich'in.”