A Note To Our Friends & Relatives
November 15th, 2024
Bullitt Prize Winners
Free and Raven Borsey stand at the forefront of protecting and restoring what our ancestors fought to save. The twins unwavering dedication and spirit reflects the love and respect they hold for all living things. Earning the $100,000 Bullitt Prize wasn’t an easy feat, but it speaks to their commitment to rebuilding what was lost—a canoe, a family, and a purpose. This is a testament to the deep responsibility they share to the land and our communities.
Raven and Free are true leaders, reminding us all what it means to walk in harmony with our environment. As their journey continues, they teach us how to endure generational trauma, stand strong, and uplift Indigenous voices. Free and Raven are valued members of the Children Setting Sun team. Free is the Environmental Lead with the Setting Sun Institute Initiative, Plant’s series podcast, while Raven is the Senior Researcher for Sovereignty and Anthropology, working on his masters degree, and The Wayne Suttles Book. Our hands go up to you both!
Red Nation International Film Festival
Noelani Auguston attended Red Nation Film Festival to screen “The Sound” as it was nominated for Best Live Action. We can’t thank the Red Nation Film Festival enough for this nomination. We have big dreams to produce films such as this -- with your support, we can do more.
Netse Mot 2024 Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined and supported the Netse Mot: One People Gathering. This powerful event brought together so many indigenous and non-indigenous people to come together and share a vision for a sustainable future. Your presence and viewership made these two days unforgettable, we look forward to building on this momentum together. To see photos, the full length 3 hour performance, and other highlights
visit our website.
Next Up
Roy Alexander is a Coast Salish artist working in music, film, and graphic design, with a focus on Indigenous and environmental issues. As a producer and editor for the Young and Indigenous podcast and a graphic designer at Children of the Setting Sun, he brings his Indigenous perspective to environmental justice. He is creating a graphic novel about Hanford, a nuclear waste site on the lands of the Wanapum, Nez Perce, Umatilla, and Yakama Reservations. Special Shout to CSSP's Hillaire, Scholfield, & Mckinley for acquiring 100k funding to complete this project from the generosity of Trainers Family.
Roy also produces music under the alias R Bouj, exploring Indigenous themes, and his work in film continues to raise awareness about environmental and Indigenous struggles. Our hands go up to you Roy! Check out his recent films below.
Upcoming Events & Initiatives
Treaty Day 2025 Film Festival (January & February)
Treaty Day Film Festival
Rise Up Now Event (December)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/run-in-unity-convening-tickets-1068238051769
Pickford Screening & Study Guide for Educators (November)
Salmon People Screening at Pickford Film Center
Salmon People Film on PBS World (Today)
Lummi Nation-Salmon People | Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw: Preserving a Way of Life | Full Film | Local,USA
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