Leanne Betasamosake Simpson (Michi Saagiig Nichnaabeg)
ful government. 100 Years is the story of her 30-year fight for justice on behalf of 300,000 Native Americans whose mineral-rich lands were grossly mismanaged by the United States Government. In 1996, Cobell filed the largest class action lawsuit to date against the federal government – and through three Presidential administrations, she persevered and ultimately prevailed. Presented as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital. The film’s director will be in attendance.
FILM SCREENING Sunday, March 19 2 p.m. Rasmuson Theater
Angry Inuk (2016, 82 min.) Canada. Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (Inuit) Angry Inuk challenges long-held perceptions of Inuit seal hunting, its history and tradi- tion. Amid today’s commercial seal hunting industry, Inuit activists use social media to post their own “sealfies” and address the worldwide issue.
CHEROKEE DAYS Friday, March 31 – Sunday, April 2 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Museum-wide Celebrate the fourth annual Cherokee Days Festival with representatives from all of the federally recognized Cherokee tribes (Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians). This event showcases the shared history and culture of the three
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