Eva Petoskey on Honoring the Water
Leelanau Conservancy Indigenous Knowledges Project
Directed by Mark Wilson
4 mins
Eva Petoskey, a Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians citizen and elder, discusses Honoring the Water.A secret cinematic experience awaits, hidden in plain sight. Keep your eyes sharp and ears open … the reveal is coming very soon.
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Boundless Water
Directed by Jorden Susewitz
11 mins
Tells the story of a seasoned conventional fisherman who had seemingly reached the pinnacle of his smallmouth bass pursuits. Feeling a sense of stagnation, he discovered the art of fly fishing, igniting a newfound passion and opening up a world of angling opportunities.
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Restoring Northern Michigan's Rivers
Directed by Jason Whalen and Fauna Studio
3 mins
From Rugg Pond Dam on the Rapid River in Kalkaska County to the Crystal River in Leelanau County, this film follows the Conservation Resource Alliance’s River Care program and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians as they restore Northern Michigan’s rivers—reconnecting waters, renewing habitats, and honoring cultural ties.
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A River Reborn / The Ottaway, A River Reconnected
Directed by Dan Bertalan
29 mins
Rivers are like arteries, bringing life to the region surrounding them, washing away waste, purifying the environment with their biotic and abiotic processes. Just like in the body, natural communities thrive when the flow is swift and pure and healthy. But just like a body, rivers are there to be used. The native tribes say; think like a river, and you will bring health to her and all she touches. Others say that rivers are tools to be used for efficient support of modern civilization, and should be maximized in such use. Whose perspective is right? Is there a way to do both?
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