Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with special programming all month long that highlights the historic displacement of Indigenous people, resilience in the face of adversity and the current challenges facing Native folks across the nation.
Monday, Nov. 24, at 10 PM
Saturday, Nov. 29, at noon
BRING THEM HOME tells the story of a small, determined group of Blackfoot people striving to re-establish the first wild buffalo herd on ancestral lands since the species' near-extinction a century ago. The film evocatively captures the decades-long efforts to restore buffalo along with the land, re-enliven traditional culture and bring much needed healing to the Blackfeet community. Narrated and executive produced by Oscar nominee and Blackfeet / Nez Perce actor, Lily Gladstone, the film has screened at over 40 film festivals; earning multiple awards and playing as an audience favorite.
Sunday, Nov. 2, at 4 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 3 AM
Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 PM
Henry Boucha was a celebrated National Hockey League Player, a U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, a United States Hockey Hall of Fame member, and a proud Ojibwa Native American. The late Henry Boucha's story is one of struggle, tragedy, and triumph. THE ELECTRIC INDIAN follows his journey from high school hockey standout to Olympic medalist and from professional stardom to crushing defeat, providing an in-depth look at his life and how he overcame the obstacles he faced on and off the ice.
Monday, Nov. 3, at 9:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 PM
This documentary carries viewers into the grassroots Indigenous seed sovereignty movement led by Haudenosaunee women. It offers a glimpse into the challenges facing the world related to food security and is a powerful view of what is possible in Indigenous communities working towards food sovereignty.
Prior to European contact, there was a rich and vibrant diversity of foods, with women primarily responsible for caretaking of the seeds. Genocidal practices including boarding schools, land theft, relocation, imposed religion and even food warfare contributed to a disconnection from traditional foods and seeds. KANENON: WE – ORIGINAL SEEDS features Indigenous women who are reclaiming their role as traditional seed keepers honoring the work of their ancestors to ensure their survival for future generations.
Sunday, Nov. 23, at 9 AM
Through a seasonal cycle in Alaska's Lake Clark National Park, Indigenous elders and park scientists explore the deep interconnections that run through everything. From the millions of salmon that energize entire ecosystems, to ancestral trails linking communities and meadows dense with brown bears, this cinematic meditation shows how the land's rhythms offer wisdom for all who listen carefully.
Wednesdays at 8 PM beginning Nov. 12
Bezhig Little Bird was adopted into a Jewish family at the age of five, being stripped of her identity and becoming Esther Rosenblum. Now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and to fill in the missing pieces. Her quest lands her in the Canadian prairies where she discovers that she was one of the generation of children forcibly apprehended by the Canadian government through a policy, later coined the ‘60s Scoop.
Saturday, Nov. 8, at 4:30 PM
Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1 PM
A Native American girl from an isolated Blackfeet reservation uses her basketball skills as a ticket to a college education and the opportunity to give back to her people. Her chief described her as "a warrior."
Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 PM
The Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe has been fighting to hold on to its identity and culture after centuries of discrimination and systemic racism. Located on one of the five-fingered bayous in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (the fastest eroding basin in the U.S.), Pointe-Au-Chien is a small fishing community with one of the most unique histories and cultures in the state. The tribe of nearly 800 has lived on this bayou for centuries and, to this day, speak in an "Indian-French" dialect unique to this area.
This small French-speaking tribe continues to comprise a distinct community despite colonization, land loss, lack of status as a federally recognized tribe, exploitation of the land and people, and denial of educational opportunities. Today, their fight for equality continues with the Terrebonne Parish School Board deciding in April 2021 to shut down their only elementary school as a cost-saving measure, forcing approximately 100 students to transfer to a school in another community. THE PRECIPICE traces the town's recovery and follows the tribe's federal recognition process as they plan to file their final petition in 2024.
Sunday, Nov. 23, at 11 PM
SEARCHING FOR SEQUOYAH spans two countries and three Cherokee nations,leading viewers on a journey through the life and death of Sequoyah. This hour-long documentary allows viewers to learn more about Sequoyah through the written language he created for the Cherokee people, interviews with his descendants, cave writings depictions, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 PM
STORY POLE chronicles Jason LaClair's inspiring journey of resilience and transformation, tracing his path from battling opioid addiction to becoming an acclaimed Coast Salish artist. The film also highlights Jason's collaboration with local schools, where he introduces students to Native American culture and traditional teachings. The documentary follows Jason as he finishes carving and painting a story pole started by an elder in his community. The restoration and completion of the story pole reflect the redemption and recovery in Jason's own life. Through art and community, he finds healing and purpose, offering a powerful message of hope for those struggling with addiction.
Sunday, Nov. 2, at 11 PM
Saturday, Nov. 15, at 4 PM
UNCOVERING BOARDING SCHOOLS: STORIES OF RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE chronicles present-day efforts by Klamath tribal members in their fight for justice for students forced into enrollment in unsafe institutions. The hour-long documentary follows their struggle to uncover the difficult and often hidden history of Indigenous children forced into government-sanctioned boarding schools across the western frontier, including some religious schools that were previously kept under the radar. In sharing these stories, UNCOVERING BOARDING SCHOOLS aims to bring about community reconciliation and healing after decades of intergenerational trauma.
