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Early Screening of “The American Buffalo” by Ken Burns
October 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeJoin us on Indigenous People’s Day, October 9th at 6pm, at BNWC for an exclusive early screening of Ken Burns’ upcoming PBS documentary, “The American Buffalo.” This series delves deep into the rich history of the North American buffalo, spanning over 10,000 years and traversing some of the continent’s most iconic landscapes. Discover the buffalo’s evolution, its profound significance to Indigenous communities and the Great Plains, its perilous brush with extinction, and the ongoing efforts to ensure its survival. Through compelling stories from Native peoples, including the Kiowa, Comanche, Cheyenne, Lakota, Salish, Kootenai, Mandan-Hidatsa, and Blackfeet, this documentary offers a profound exploration of the enduring relationship between these majestic mammals and the Indigenous cultures that have revered and relied upon them for generations. Don’t miss this insightful and impactful screening at BNWC on October 9th.
If you are interested, here’s a registration link, though registration is not required. https://www.