VISION
To create pathways for Indigenous peoples of all generations and backgrounds so they can come home -- in spirit, in community and as part of the Earth. To create a documentary that centers Indigenous knowledge and wisdom in the Great Lakes area, designed and led by Indigenous leaders, featuring Wisconsin’s Native Elders, knowledge holders, academics, scientists, activists and youth leaders. To weave relationships where the world presents divides: geography, race, gender, academic fields and pedagogies and hierarchies. To rewrite the future — for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike, for our non-human relatives, and Mother Earth.
SACRED WISDOM SACRED EARTH
A compelling documentary on how the efforts of Wisconsin's Native American tribes to restore their spiritual, cultural, and environmental resilience is rooted in their sacred connection to the land and waters of the Great Lakes.
PARTNERSHIPS
We respect the inherent sovereignty of the Tribal Nations of Wisconsin; Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Forest County Potawatomi Community, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Oneida Nation, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Sokaogon Chippewa community, Saint Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, and Stockbridge-Munsee Community. We fully recognize and uphold their right to self-governance, cultural preservation, and control over their intellectual and cultural property. We are privileged to partner with and be advised by members of many of Wisconsin’s tribes.
This documentary; from start to finish; was guided by highly respected leaders including: Gary Besaw (Menominee), Aaron Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, Diné), Brian McInnes (Anishinaabe), Janice Rice (Hoocąk), Elena Terry (Hoocąk), Carla Vigue (Oneida), and Mike Wiggins Jr (Bad River).
GRATITUDE
The Sacred Wisdom Sacred Earth documentary was made possible due to the financial support of:
As well as: Agnes Bourne, the Caritas Foundation, Peggy Hedberg, and Barry Hershey.
We are deeply thankful for their support and belief in the vision of this project.
If you wish to support outreach and increase impact for this film, you can do so here. Thank you.