Wider Lens returns with a special One Book, One Village-inspired miniseries. These documentary films have been curated as companion pieces to Braiding Sweetgrass and each highlights critical themes presented in the book. Join us Tuesdays in the Hendrickson Room to view together and discuss. Or watch the films on your own schedule - each is available on Kanopy to view at any time with your library card. Then join our virtual Wider Lens: OBOV Film discussion on October 27. 

GATHER follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide. An Indigenous chef embarks on a ambitious project to reclaim ancient food ways on the Apache reservation; in South Dakota a gifted Lakota high school student, raised on a buffalo ranch, is proving her Native nation's wisdom through her passion for science; and a group of young men of the Yurok Tribe in Northern California are struggling to keep their culture alive and rehabilitate the habitat of their sacred salmon. All these stories combine to show how the reclaiming and recovery of ancient food ways is a way forward for Native Americans to bring back health and vitality to their people.

Join us to watch and discuss the first film in our One Book, One Village film series. These films have been curated as companion pieces to Braiding Sweetgrass and highlight critical themes presented in the book. Can't make it, but still want to watch and discuss? Watch "Gather" here.

We will discuss all films virtually on October 27, 7 - 8 pm.

This program is presented as part of One Book, One Village.

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