Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya Film Screening to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
The Lam Museum’s annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day will feature a screening of Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya on Sunday, October 13, at 4pm, at Kulynych Auditorium in Byrum Welcome Center. The film tells the story of a small group of Blackfeet people and their mission to establish the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory since the species’ near-extinction a century ago, an act that would restore the land, re-enliven traditional culture, and bring much-needed healing to their community. The documentary focuses on the connection of the buffalo to the preservation of indigenous culture, the protection of the environment, and the promotion of social justice. Narrated by Academy Award-nominated Blackfeet / Nez Perce actor, Lily Gladstone, the documentary is the winner of the Big Sky Film Award. View the trailer here.
The 85-minute film will be followed by a discussion featuring Candice Dalsing, national impact producer for the documentary, who will attend in person, and Tyson Running Wolf, CEO of Blackfeet ECO Knowledge, who will join via Zoom. A reception catered by Native Root will follow the program. Admission is free.
Candice Dalsing is an award-winning Director/Producer based in Los Angeles, CA. Candice serves as the National Impact Producer for Lily Gladstone’s “Bring Them Home” documentary, furthering her mission to create a more inclusive and representative film industry. She is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a descendant of the Apache Mescalero Tribe. With over a decade of experience, Candice is known for her commitment to inclusive storytelling, bringing the nuanced narratives of underrepresented communities to the forefront. Her work not only entertains but also provokes thought and fosters understanding across diverse audiences. Candice’s portfolio includes acclaimed feature films, documentaries, and music videos, each reflecting her dedication to diversity and inclusivity. She is also an active advocate for Native American culture and LGBTQ+ rights, collaborating with nonprofits, leading workshops, and participating in industry panels.
Tyson Running Wolf (Moko’yi Sapoo – Wolf Plume), is the CEO of Blackfeet ECO Knowledge, a non-profit with a mission to revive, preserve, and promote Indigenous traditional knowledge systems, focusing on the reciprocal relationships between bio-cultural diversity, where people and the environment work together for environmental sustainability for future generations. Tyson is an avid outdoorsman and an advocate for conservation. Tyson grew up with generations of men in his family teaching him about respecting the land. He graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in Forestry- Forest Resource Management and started the Master’s of Public Administration program at the University of Montana. He has served as a Montana State Legislator for 3 terms. In that time he has drafted and supported legislation that includes protection of native language. Tyson is connected to his culture and has learned from elders including his grandfather the cultural aspects of traditional hunting, land management and environmental sustainability. Tyson is a former Tribal Council member of the Blackfeet Tribe from 2014 to 2018. He is a cultural leader of Blackfoot Knowledge. He also is a practitioner of the culture and a lifelong learner of the culture from elders that teach him centuries of ancestral knowledge that was never lost. He is a husband, father to seven adult children, and grandfather to ten grandchildren that are the loves of his life.
This event is sponsored by the Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake the Arts, Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability, Program for Leadership and Character, Intercultural Center, Documentary Film Program, American Ethic Studies Program, Department for the Study of Religions, and the Departments of Anthropology, Communication, and History.