Summit Pre-Event Film: “As Long As the Rivers Run” with Willie and Peggen Frank, Oct. 11, Olympia WA
6:00 pizza (and a gluten-free alternative)
6:30 Introduction to the Movie by Willie and Peggen Frank
7:15 Screening of As Long As the Rivers Run
8:15 Discussion – follow-up to Frank’s remarks re: What American Indian ally’s can do to support the American Indian way of life.
Peggen Frank, Executive Director of Salmon Defense, will speak about the work of Salmon Defense, and have their fund-raising blanket available. Salmon Warrior Blanket Information
From our collection of extensive interviews with the people involved in the Fishing Wars plus added interviews, we compiled an hour-long video called “Back to the River.” It is designated as a companion video to “As Long as the Rivers Run” to help today’s viewers understand the struggle for recognition of tribal treaty fishing rights and to share the experience through their eyes. The film bridges the gap of misunderstanding by educating the public about this vital time period that shaped Pacific Northwest history and helped open doors to many tribes throughout the United States. February 1, 2013 marked the release of “Back to the River” which premiered at the Seattle Aquarium. Guests received copies of “Back to the River” and “As Long as the Rivers Run.” From there we have continued a touring roll-out of “Back to the River” at different reservations.
The link for the companion film Back to the River can be found here: https://salmondefense.org/projects/educate/back-to-the-river/