Chishkale The Blessing of the Acorn

Original Vimeo Video: https://vimeo.com/442915353 Bernadette Smith, from the Manchester band of Pomo Indians, weaves the story of her Tan Oak conservation efforts in Northern California into a contemporary Indigenous dance piece created to honor the sacred, traditional food of California Natives. The “Acorn Dance” is performed on Sogorea Te’ Land Trust in Huichin on Ohlone Territory (Albany, CA). Featuring: Bernadette Smith, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians: The Acorn Project Kanyon Coyotewoman Sayers-Roods, Mutsun-Ohlone & Chumash: The Acorn Project Shirley Carrillo, Manchester Band of Pomo Indians: Youth Dancer Victoria Montaño, Yaqui & Mexikah: Land Steward, Sogorea Te’ Land Trust / Gill Tract Farm Linda Mai Green: Director Ethan Goldwater: Cinematographer Ryan York: Sound Recordist and Mix Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker, Yosemite Miwuk, Mono Lake Paiute, and Kashia Pomo: Social Impact Producer, Project Direction, Native Liaison Stella Adelman: Producer Dance & Choreography: Rulan Tangen (Dancing Earth): Acorn Dance Choreography Special thanks to Emily Johnson/Catalyst Dance for commission support. Music: "Song for the Tan Oak:" Written, produced & performed by Esmé Olivia, featuring Bernadette Smith. Kashia Pomo words spoken by Bun Lucas, Anita Silva & Essie Parrish, collected from ling.upenn.edu. Funded in part by California Arts Council. A Hover Pictures Production. https://www.lindamaigreen.com/chishkale   / 1298881187654643712   The 45th annual American Indian Film Festival continues the American Indian Film Institute’s tradition of premiering the best of movies, music videos and original entertainment by, for and about American Indian and First Nations people, Nov. 6-14, 2020. https://aiff45.eventive.org/films/5f7...