Mohawk Nation: Then, Now, the Future (1)

7777 New York 30,Paul Smiths NY 12970

13 October, 2022

Description

This event, one of two from Third World Newsreel and Paul Smith's College, are conceived as windows into the histories of indigenous people and windows that open onto the possibilities for the future. Ganienkeh is the independent land of the Mohawk people in upstate New York, whose sovereignty was re-established in 1974. Planned in collaboration with the Ganienkeh, this and a second program in November focus on indigenous activism and current challenges to survival. This includes discussions of the process of cultural solidarity and creating innovative media practices. This October program, organized by Professor Annie Rochon (Kanehsatake) of Paul Smith's College, will feature 2 rarely seen films: MOHAWK NATION (Allan Siegel with Third World Newsreel and the Ganienkeh, 1978) and YOU ARE ON INDIAN LAND (Michael Kanentakeron Mitchel, 1969) and OHERO: KON UNDER THE HUSK (Katsitsionni Fox, 2016) and speakers including Prof. Ulises Mejias (Oswego, SUNY), members of the Ganienkeh and filmmakers. A hybrid program, most speakers will be in person, but some may be on zoom. Location/directions: Paul Smith's College, Freer Auditorium - https://www.paulsmiths.edu/visit/ A similar program will be held November 4th in NYC/Lenape land. This program has been made possible in part with an Action Grant from Humanities New York. Questions to [email protected]