In 2016, the world turned its eyes to the people of Standing Rock as they formed a coalition of unprecedented magnitude to defend their land and water from the threat of the Dakota Access Pipeline. An inflection point for human rights and environmental justice, the #NoDAPL struggle became a rallying cry for Indigenous people everywhere to take a stand against the myriad injustices committed against them for centuries.

OYATE elevates the voices of Indigenous activists, organizers, and politicians as they offer their perspective on that complicated history, contextualize the #NoDAPL movement, illuminate the interconnectivity of issues facing Indian Country today, and look towards a more sovereign and sustainable future for their people. Featuring perspectives from Chase Iron Eyes, Phyllis Young, Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Tokata Iron Eyes, Stuart James and more. (Films With A Purpose & Irrelevant Media, 2022, 89 min.).

Please join Indigenous Film for a post-screening discussion with film Producer/Story Supervision Jennifer Martel, moderated by Danielle SeeWalker, Commissioner, Denver American Indian Commission.

Admission is free, but a $5.00 donation is suggested. You can donate HERE