The BadgerTwo Medicine is an area in today's Northwest Montana. It is highly sacred for the people of the Blackfeet Nation, and they have interacted with and stewarded this land since time immemorial. Hear perspectives from two members of the Blackfeet Nation, Jesse DesRosier and Lauren Monroe, Jr. about the cultural connections to this land, the way in which its jurisdiction was taken, and the call to have management of this land, and protect it from ongoing threats of oil and gas development. Keep updated and learn more: https://www.glaciertwomedicine.org https://www.blackfeetnation.com Pikuni Traditionalist’s Association

Director & Cinematographer: Lara Tomov
CoProducer: Lailani Upham, Iron Shield Creative https://www.ironshieldcreative.com

This short film is a segment of the 45 minute film, Life in the Land: Amskapi Piikani. You can view the full film, and podcast episodes with members of the Blackfeet Nation at https://www.LifeintheLand.org and also find the podcasts on the Stories for Action series on Apple or Spotify. The Life in the Land project is a series of films and podcasts hearing from people who are closely connected to the complexities of Montana's landscapes, speaking to the value in locallyguided and holistic approaches on the landscape. This content is free and available to the public, and can be used to kickoff workshops, events, community gatherings, and deeper dive conversations, or as part of curriculum. Thank you very much for watching and please share. Find out more on all of Stories for Action's work, a production company and communications consultant with a mission to use the power of storytelling to create human connection around a thriving planet for all. Website: https://www.storiesforaction.org Instagram:   / storiesforaction   Facebook:   / storiesforaction  


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