Free Film Screening: Documentary Explores the Ojibwe Story of the Seven Fires Prophecy

Augsburg Native American Film Screening: NAATE/SE [It shines a certain way. To a certain place/It flies. Falls./]. This experimental documentary by Zack and Adam Khalil explores the Ojibwe story of the Seven Fires Prophecy, which has been interpreted as predicting the arrival of the Europeans in North America and the subsequent destruction they caused. Bold, smart, and unflinching, the film examines the relationship between cultural tradition and modern indigenous identity. Free and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, November 8
Where: Augsburg University, Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 715 22nd Ave. S.
Time: Reception 6:15-6:45 p.m. Screening begins at 7 p.m. Discussion with the filmmakers follows.

 

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