Our fourth film block of the weekend begins in the American Southwest, travels to the Rocky Mountains, and ends with an Oscar-nominated short film set in the Arctic. In the midst of this is Guardians of the Waters, a film truly local to us here in Astoria; it is the story of the Chinook Indian Nation and their partnership with the Necanicum Watershed Council to co-steward the ancestral lands of the Chinook here in Clatsop County. Thanks to our event sponsors Salty Raven, Columbia River Maritime Museum, International League of Conservation Photographers, Pro Photo Supply, Astoria Co-Op, Cannon Beach Book Company, and Tuff Puffin for helping us to bring these incredible films to Astoria! <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/d6d1ee61a1b81e90d74560945a7d9922.png">

Water, a vital yet finite resource, is the lifeblood for farmers in a multi-generational Italian and Hispanic immigrant farming community in Pueblo, Colorado. This narrative explores their fight to protect water, land, and livelihood amid threats from rapid development and population growth, shedding light on broader national water use issues. The stories reflect a deep connection to their place, the land, and the cherished Pueblo Chile.

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MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun

A meditation on sacrifice, ambition and collaboration: On the Up follows professional cyclists Sarah Sturm, Alexis Skarda and Ellen Campbell as they prepare for the infamous 2024 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in Colorado, and work to expand visibility and support for all women-startlines in the world of offroad racing.

On the Up

The Necanicum Watershed Council and the Chinook Indian Nation have entered into an MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) to jointly steward the Necanicum Watershed, located in the Chinook's ancestral Clatsop Territory. This partnership aims to combine the Chinook's extensive traditional knowledge with the council's commitment to sustainable land management. Despite the Chinook's lack of federal recognition, which has impacted their ability to fully support their community and limited their governmental influence, the council has acknowledged their sovereignty. This recognition is a significant step, especially as the Chinook, a confederation of five tribes from Washington and Oregon, continue to seek formal recognition through legislative means. They have faced additional challenges from a splinter group falsely claiming Chinook heritage, which has confused local perceptions of their rights. The Chinook have been actively working to educate the community about their legitimate history and rights to counter these misconceptions.

Haxawyam: Guardians of the Waters

On a remote coast of the Russian Arctic in a wind-battered hut, a lonely man waits to witness an ancient gathering. But warming seas and rising temperatures bring an unexpected change, and he soon finds himself overwhelmed.

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The Edge of Survival: Stories of Grit, Community, and Adaptation

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