Monday, November 8, 2021 – Huy: helping Indigenous prison inmates
A program in Washington State works to protect the legal rights of Native inmates in prison. Huy works to maintain access to Native ceremonies and traditional medicine. But they also help expand educational, vocational and economic opportunities. The program is designed to improve inmates’ chances for success once the re-enter society.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 – Native New York
So many school students and members of the public are subjected to myths and misinformation about the tribes in what is now New York. Three separate exhibitions are currently offering Native-informed perspectives on the current and historical role tribes play in the region. Native New York at the Native American Museum of the American Indian New York takes visitors to 12 present-day New York City destinations that have ties to the Haudenosaunee, Lenape, Mohawk and other tribes. It includes a curriculum for 4-6 graders that teachers can access for accurate and respectful classroom lessons.
Thursday, November 11, 2021 – Stories by veterans
The stories by Native American veterans offer lasting messages of both courage and healing. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation is among the tribes working to preserve their veterans’ stories. The Tribal Heritage Project is recording the memories of their citizens who served in the U.S. Military. We’ll discuss the importance of the project from both sides of the camera lens and hear some of the stories that will forever be part of the Nation’s legacy.
Friday, November 12, 2021 – Triumph, heartbreak and bareback horse relay racing
The documentary film, “Pure Grit,” follows a young champion as she competes in the exhilarating and dangerous sport of horse relay racing. It’s more than a movie about competition; With visuals of both breakneck action and quiet, kitchen table confessions, it delves into the personal successes and setbacks of rider Sharmaine Weed and her family on the Wind River Reservation.
