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A short documentary about the work of the community activists in The Smokehouse Collective who are trying to preserve Alaskan Natives’ village culture; found in the fish camp and their elders’ memories, to the sparsely used smokehouses and the intimate potlatches of the community. Directed, produced, and filmed by Bethany Grant (Denaa), this film seeks to preserve and inspire the...

Filmmaker Ellie Fluckiger examines her love and history of adventuring on the rivers of America’s Southwest in a conversation with Diné (Navajo), Chippewa, and Lakota river guide Lewis Williams. Lewis illuminates and inspires reflection on outdoor recreation and how those who love Nature and water can balance their joys with respect.

An audio documentary which draws parallels between Hopi farming practices, respect for water, and adapting to changing times while rooted in tradition. Produced by Ellyse Fredericks (Hopi) and with support from her home community, Invisibility of Water shows that the past is always present, even if unseen.

Made by Hailey Chanler, a non-Indigenous resident of Taos New Mexico, this informational film highlights the Taos Pueblo’s respect for water in the 21st Century in a conversation with the Director of the Taos Pueblo Utility Service Lawrence Lujan (Taos Pueblo). The conversation conveys that Native Americans’ respect for water, rivers, and streams is not just a spiritual or cultural...

In this documentary, filmmaker and farmer Kiera Nordin shows that the dictum “Water is Life” is not just a platitude, it’s a pressing reality that touches the lives of individuals. Following local Diné (Navajo) farmers, the film illustrates how water provides healthy food for families, challenges communities to balance and share resources, while being a focus of cultural...