EEFF 2024 - October 20: Indigenous History, Culture & Knowledge Day - Session 2

PLASTICSHPERE - The documentary follows a group of Latin American environmentalists and scientists on their risky expedition through the second largest coral reef in the world. Their goal is to investigate and document the alarming contamination of plastic and microplastics that is severely affecting marine life, the tourism and fishing resources of the region as well as human health. As they venture into the depths of the ocean, they discover the magnitude of the problem and how it has transcended into the social and political spheres. The documentary showcases the struggle to raise awareness about this environmental issue and how research and activism can make a difference in conserving the environment. (Spanish with English subtitles Inundations - An American traveler meditates upon the unsettling discovery that climate change has transformed rivers, towns, and roads of the Northeast into floodlands; and offers a videopoetic tribute to the environment and the largely displaced Indigenous peoples: their natural stewardship, creation stories, and evocative place names. Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River* - When a large, ecologically sensitive legacy forest in the heart of the Elwha River Watershed was identified for harvest, the Earth Law Center, Keystone Species Alliance, and Center for Whale Research began using all legal means possible against the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in an attempt to halt the impending clear-cut. Through breathtaking cinematography and intimate interviews, witness the profound beauty and ecological significance of the watershed, as well as the dire consequences of unchecked deforestation. Against the backdrop of stunning landscapes and stirring testimonials, "Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forests" captures the urgency of the environmental crisis and the power of grassroots activism to effect positive change. In the face of unbalanced resource extraction, the film serves as a poignant reminder of the Olympic Peninsula’s interconnected ecosystem and our duty to protect and preserve the natural wonders that sustain us all. Attending FIlmmakers: Karie Crisp (Last Stand) Community Partner: W.R.E.N. Action Events: 11 am -12 pm Oral Presentation by Stephanie Craig and Q&A @ Museum of Natural and Cultural History (Stephanie is Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya, Takelma Rogue River, Cow Creek Umpqua, Clackamas Chinook, Mohawk, Metis and more, and is enrolled in The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She is a 7th generation traditional basket weaver, Oregon Culture Keeper, I/TEK practitioner, anthropologist, and cultural museum consultant. Stephanie grew up listening to her great great Aunties, Grandmother, and Tribal Elders talking about and actively using basketry that has been in their family for over 100 years. Stephanie has Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Cultural Anthropology with an emphasis on archaeology of western Oregon Native American Culture.) 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene OR 12 PM - 3 PM Activites and Acorn Cooking Demonstration @ Many Nations Longhouse 1630 Columbia Street, Eugene OREEFF 2024 - October 20: Indigenous History, Culture & Knowledge Day - Session 2 showing at: October 20, 6:45 pm

Location: Art House492 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, 974012

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