Ancestral Waters

The fight against Tacoma LNG wasn’t a new one for the spuyaləpabš or “people from the bend at the bottom of the river,” and we have been honored to stand in support of an incredible and inspiring tribal response as they stand up against a fracked gas facility on tribal waters, in the midst of unprecedented climate change.

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A tribe’s 170-year fight to survive continues as they stand up against a fracked gas facility on tribal waters, in the midst of unprecedented climate change.

 

The film, which was an official selection for the Gig Harbor Film Festival in 2022,  is now available in full on our YouTube channel 







We have compiled much of our raw footage into a documentary to give you a glimpse from inside the movement.  We hope that through this journey you learn something new and come away inspired.  Most importantly we hope it enhances your respect for the Puyallup Tribe and their deep connection to their land and waters. 

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If you would like to arrange a screening of Ancestral Waters or have questions, we’d love to hear from you.  

Please send us an email at [email protected]

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Major Moments

More from key moments in the campaign


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NOLNG ARCHIVE

Delve deeper into the NOLNG story


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Community Feedback

Some of the feedback on our documentary and campaign work

Native Daily Network you honored the members of the Puyallup Tribe actively involved in the fight against the PSE LNG plant so beautifully. Today you shared us telling our own story. It hasn’t been an easy walk for any of us. This was such a selfless act of Love by you.

Creating this film was a testament of your commitment to documenting and shedding light on this monstrosity on the Tacoma tide flats. You have been on this walk with us. Our story is your story.

It’s a showing of your beautiful spirits to allow for others to be spotlighted. You took no shortcut in creating absolute perfection.

ʔəsḱʷədiitubuɫəd čəd \o/ʔuʔušəbicid čəd♥️

– Anna Bean, Council Member, Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Wonderful film!

– Pennie Opal Plant, Idle No More San Francisco Bay



The film, produced by Standing Rock Sioux member Benita Moore and her British husband Darren, skillfully captures the spirit of the tribe’s 3-year fight against the plant.

– Frank Hopper writing for Indian Country Today

Raising my hands, way above my arms to the Energy Love and Commitment given, from the hearts of Darren Moore Benita Moore & Mariah, to it audiences hearts, the truth of the matter, in a good way.

Thanks for all that supported this documentary and the 1’s who feel the gravity and depths of our collective situation, and hopefully not predicament.

I water You:) in a good way

– Robert Satiacum, Puyallup Tribe of Indians









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