Seed Mother: Coming Home, directors Mateo Hinojosa, Rowen White. In this poetic embodiment of the Indigenous Seed Rematriation movement, seeds show their full beauty for us to fall in love with, and so protect them. (The Cultural Conservancy and Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance, 2021, 8 min.)

With Seed Keeper Rowen White appearing in person for audience discussion/Q&A.

Puamun, director Josée Benjamin (Innu). Wapikoni Mobile’s arrival in the community of Ekuanitshit, inspired the director to document the journey of her son Jordan Maloney, now a boat captain like his father. Jordan describes his journey to become captain of a fishing boat, and accompanied by his deckhand, he takes us out for a typical day on his boat fishing for whelk. In French with English subtitles. (Wapikoni Mobile, 2022, 5 min.).

The Politics of Toheroa Soup, director Tiana Trego Hall. A pūkōrero about whānau, kai, and me. In this heartfelt documentary, Tiana Trego Hall tells the personal story of her whānau (family) and their traditional kai (food), the protected giant surf clam, toheroa. (Maoriland Film Festival, 2022, 8 min.).

Salmon Reflection, director Anna Hoover. Salmon are the lifeblood of the communities they feed and support. Salmon Reflection provides a portal into an indigenous worldview of what salmon need. Be carried by Aassanaaq Kairairuak’s Yup’ik song Seal Boy, and find your place in solidarity as a steward for future healthy generations of salmon and people. (2021, 4 min.).

Lyed Corn with Ash, director Candace Maracle. Made in the Kanien’kéha language in partnership with Bawaadan Collective, this lovely short film presents a traditional Haudenosaunee recipe. No subtitles. (2 min).

No reservation needed. Seating is first come, first served.

This is a free event, but a five dollar donation is appreciated.