In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are excited to present an array of incredible films that celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples and ways they are bringing awareness to important issues and initiatives in their communities.

Film line-up:

"Know to Run: Yatika" | Directed by Jordan & Devin Whetstone
Through the eyes of Yatika Starr Fields, an Indigenous runner, artist and advocate, “Know To Run” explores the opportunity for gaining knowledge, carrying that knowledge and implementing what is learned, along with integrating respectful practices into our own lives to have good relations with ourselves, with each other and with the lands.

"Inhabitants" | Directed by Costa Boutsikaris & Anna Palmer
Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices. For millennia Native Americans successfully stewarded and shaped their landscapes, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain traditional land management practices. From deserts, coastlines, forests, mountains, and prairies, Native communities are restoring their ancient relationships with the land. As the climate crisis escalates these time-tested practices of North America's original inhabitants are becoming increasingly essential in a rapidly changing world.

Awards:
Audience Award Winner at the Environmental Film Festival
Best International Feature at Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival
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Thank you to our 2023 showcase sponsors STROLL Highlands & AZRA

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Check out our website for more details! https://flagstaffmountainfilms.org/2023-showcase-series/
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In tandem with this event, our Indigenous Program Director Colleen Cooley in partnership with Rising Hearts, Run Flagstaff & Peak Trail Runners are organizing a CommUNITY Run/Walk at Buffalo Park Nov 1, 430pm. Food and drinks provided!