The enduring resilience of the Pacific Northwest Coast's Indigenous peoples
Explore the histories and modern-day challenges of the Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. This film features Indigenous experts sharing perspectives on their culture's persistence and present concerns.
Produced by Tahltan/Gitxsan filmmaker Michael Bourquin, this video serves as a centerpiece for the American Museum of Natural History’s Northwest Coast Hall. The hall, which reopened in May 2022, showcases new exhibits created in direct collaboration with Indigenous communities from the region.
The film provides a platform for Indigenous experts to discuss the ongoing histories and contemporary issues facing their people, highlighting a deep connection between historical legacy and present-day reality.
Source: Voices of the Native Northwest Coast
