Documentary Club: Bring Them Home - Aiskótáhkapiyaaya

About this event

All Adults, College Students, Older Adults, Young Adults (Ages 20-34). Join Documentary Club to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by watching Bring Them Home: Aiskótáhkapiyaaya (2024 | Not Rated | 1 hour 24 minutes). The film tells the story of a committed group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild bison herd on their ancestral territory since the species' near-extinction a century ago. A discussion will follow the film. Registration recommended but not required. About the Film: The film focuses on two people who are at the heart of the effort to reclaim their traditions through wildlife conservation: Ervin Carlson, director of the Blackfeet Buffalo Program and Paulette Fox, co-creator of the Iinii Initiative They join forces with non-native conservation groups, such as the Wildlife Conservation Society of NYC, who recognize the buffalo as a keystone species not only for Blackfeet lands, but for North America's ecological stability. Ultimately, they strive to return to the wild a herd of buffalo that are direct descendants of the buffalo that originally inhabited their land. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public Library Fund's website.