
Film
Sacred Waters: Anishinaabeg Naagdawenmaanaanig Giigoonhkewin
2025 · 15m · Documentary · History
The First People Taking Care of the Fishery
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Overview
"The First People Taking Care of the Fishery" are the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the largest indigenous tribe east of the Mississippi. For generations, they have been stewarding the fisheries of their Great Lakes territory in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This project explores the cultural and economic importance of the fishery to the tribe and how use historic and sustainable practices to ensure a healthy fishery and preserve their way of life for the next seven generations in the face of climate change and invasive species.
Cast
Dave Frazier
Self
Cathy Abramson
Self
Rusty Aikens
Self
Austin Lowes
Self
Jason Grondin
Self
Jack Tuomikoski
Self
Crew
- Finn RyanDirector
- Josh HoveyProducer
- Aaron PetersonDirector of Photography · Editor
- Darryn SchulteDirector of Photography
Details
- Release date
- January 16, 2025
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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