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.
Trailer
For 170 years, the Puyallup Tribe has fought not only to survive, but to thrive. That fight continues through opposition to Tacoma LNG and the defense of its lands and waters.
Ancestral Waters was an official selection of the 2022 Gig Harbor Film Festival and is now available in full on our YouTube channel
We compiled much of our raw footage into this documentary to offer a view from within the movement. Through this journey, we hope viewers gain a clearer understanding of what was at stake and come away with greater respect for the Puyallup Tribe and its enduring relationship with its lands and waters.
Screening
If you would like to arrange a screening of Ancestral Waters with panel and Q&A, or have questions, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us an email at ndn@nativedailynetwork.org
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Major Moments
NOLNG CAMPAIGN ARCHIVE
Attorney Generals’ Support Means Hope for the Future in Dark Times – by Dakota Case
Puyallup Tribe, environmental groups hit Tacoma LNG with legal challenges
Opinion: Successful Rally But Governor No Show Shameful
Attorney General Calls Fracked Gas Review Fictional
Juan Delgado and Sarah Long Found Not Guilty in Third ‘No LNG’ Trial
Tripods Up, Grannies Aquitted
Fog. Coffee. Action.
Fracked Off, PSE On Blast.
Without Prejudice, Without Jurisdiction
Tribal Council Come Out Swinging
Women’s March, NOLNG Action
Awareness: Flash Mob Time!
Propagandist and Divine Smudging
More Allies on Day Four as Protectors Sprayed
Movement Grows, Day Three
Vigil to Protect, Second Night
Prayer Vigil as Pipeline work begins
Tacoma Tall Ships, Puyallup Canoe
NOLNG Direct Action Lock Down
Puyallup Tribe Resists Fracked Gas Facility
Community Feedback
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