Seattle: This is Indian Country, Season 1

Catalogue Number: AS0840
Producer: Animiki See Distribution Inc.
Producers: Thorn, Ruth-Ann
Directors: Thorn, Ruth-Ann
Producing Agencies: Art of the City TV
Subject: American History, Arts, Biography, Business Studies, Documentary, First Nations Studies, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Sciences, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: United States
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 21:45
Join Ruth-Ann Thorn as she explores the vibrant city of Seattle, rich in Native American heritage. The journey begins at Pike Place Fish Market, a cultural hub for the Coast Salish people. We meet Colleen Echohawk, CEO of Eighth Generation, who introduces the first store dedicated to Native American goods, highlighting community support and social impact.
Artist Bethany Fracknell shares her personal story and the healing power of art for her community. On a ferry ride, we encounter Fred Fulmer, a renowned Klinqit artist known for his traditional totem pole carvings, steeped in cultural significance. The episode wraps up with Dan Friday, a glassblower who blends contemporary techniques with ancestral traditions while mentoring the next generation of artists. Experience a captivating celebration of Seattle’s Indigenous community and their commitment to social change and artistic expression.
Nominated for the Diversify TV Award - Best Non-Scripted Series for Representation of Race and Ethnicity – 2024 Diversity TV Awards, MIPCOM CANNES
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