Events

11:00 AM – MURU (The Raid) Virtual Q&A with Cliff Curtis & Tearepa Kahi following the screening.  Inspired by true events, MURU follows Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tawharau (Cliff Curtis) as he… Read More »Winter Film Showcase – MURU (The Raid)

Standing Above the Clouds Film WHEN A MASSIVE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE IS PROPOSED TO BE BUILT ON MAUNA KEA, AN UPRISING OF KIAʻI (PROTECTORS) IN HAWAIʻI AND AROUND THE WORLD… Read More »Winter Film Showcase – Standing Above the Clouds

5:00 PM – Short Film Block A lineup of compelling short films by Indigenous creators, offering unique perspectives and narratives. Short Films include: Standing Above The Clouds - follows Native… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Shorts Block

5:00 PM – Spirit Rangers This animated series by Karissa Valencia follows Native American siblings Kodiak, Summer, and Eddy Skycedar, who secretly become Spirit Rangers to protect the land and… Read More »Winter Film Showcase – Spirit Rangers

5:00 PM – Café Daughter Café Daughter is a coming-of-age story about Yvette Wong, a young Chinese Cree girl in 1960s Saskatchewan who is told to keep secret her Cree identity, but later learns to take pride in who she is and embraces her Cree identity. Q&A with Shelley Niro following the screening - Shelly… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Café Daughter

7:30 PM – Joey Clift Spotlight Joey Clift is a Los Angeles-based comedian, TV writer, director, Emmy-nominated producer, and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Joey attended college to become a local TV weather person because as a kid he didn’t see any Native American comedians on television, and that made him believe he… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Joey Clift Spotlight

5:00 PM – Bring Them Home This powerful documentary tells the story of Blackfoot people working to reintroduce wild buffalo herds to their ancestral lands, a journey of cultural restoration and healing. Q&A following screening Cost: FREE!!! When: 2/21/25 Time: 5pm to 6:30pm Where: Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Bring Them Home

7:00 PM – Hey! Viktor In this comedy-drama, Cody Lightning stars as a former child actor trying to produce a sequel to Smoke Signals decades after his fleeting fame. This screening is limited to attendees 18 years of age or older.   In-Person Q&A with Cody Lightning following the screening   Cost: FREE!!! When: 2/21/25 Time: 7pm… Read More »Winter Indigenous Showcase – Hey! Viktor (18+)

Join us for the FINAL day of the first annual Winter Indigenous Film Showcase, a week-long Indigenous storytelling celebration. All people are welcome to attend (up to 200). 11:00 AM – Fish War Explore the 1974 decision that upheld Indigenous fishing rights in Washington, a pivotal moment in environmental stewardship and activism. In 1974, a… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Fish Wars

Join us for the FINAL day of the first annual Winter Indigenous Film Showcase, a week-long Indigenous storytelling celebration. All people are welcome to attend (up to 200). 2:00 PM – Imagining the Indian This award-winning documentary delves into the fight to end Native American mascots in sports and beyond. In-Person Q&A with Ben West… Read More »Winter Indigenous Film Showcase – Imagining the Indian