Stream Native American Heritage Month films

11/09/2021 

The annual Native American Heritage Month film series has gone virtual. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, SUNY Cortland’s Native American Studies Program will make available on demand three films that highlight the histories and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of North America.

“These films ask us to consider how the histories and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of North America continue to exert a profound influence on the most pressing issues of our contemporary moment,” said Daniel Radus, assistant professor of English and coordinator of SUNY Cortland’s Native American Studies Program.

The first two films are available now for on-demand viewing through Sunday, Nov. 14. 

The first film, “Warrior Women,” 2018, tells the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk, an organizer of the American Indian Movement (AIM) in the 1970s and the founder of the "We Will Remember" Survival School, an Indigenous alternative to government-run educational institutions. It was directed by Christina D. King and Elizabeth A. Castle.

The second film, “Attla,” 2019, tells the little-known story of George Attla, an Alaskan Native dogsled racer who, “with one good leg and fierce determination, rose to international fame and became a legendary sports hero.” It was directed by Catharine Axley.

To access these films on demand, please navigate to this link:   

The third film will be released for a 14-day streaming period on Monday, Nov. 15. It is called “The Condor and the Eagle” and is about social justice and environmentalism. Find the link and additional information on the Native America Studies Department events page.

Transcripts and discussion guides are also available.  

For more information, email Radus.