Join us for an evening of storytelling with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management. One night, two topics, two exceptional speakers:

TRICKSTER (& OTHER) STORIES Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand will introduce you to some of the tricksters that reside in the DMNS Wildlife Halls, with short films followed by discussion and audience Q&A.

The Story of Priest Point, directed by Students of Tulalip Heritage School. Killer whales rescue the residents of Priest Point from starvation in this animated version of a traditional Tulalip story. (Longhouse Media, 2010, 2 min.).

The Rabbit’s Tail - a claymation rendition of a traditional tribal story about how Rabbit lost his tail. Made by Muscogee Creek students at Morris High School, Oklahoma. In Muscogee Creek with English subtitles. (American Indian Resource Center, 2003, 8 min.).

How Rabbit Steals Fire, is a claymation rendition of how Rabbit steals fire for his people, from Muscogee Creek youth from Ryal Middle school. In Muscogee Creek with English subtitles. (American Indian Resource Center, 2003, 5 min.).

Eagle & Coyote Steal the Sun and Moon, director Kristina Bad Hand (Sicangu Lakota & Cherokee). Based on the Zuni legend, Coyote and Eagle's world is overtaken by darkness. They decide bringing light to the world might put things right, but what price comes from taking something that is not yours? (A collaboration created for Production Team class at the Art Institute of Colorado. 2011, 2 min.)

OUR RELATIVE – EAGLE Sid Whiting, Jr. will engage the audience in a cultural conversation as he shares his perspectives on the Eagle as his relative. This interactive discussion will include audience Q&A.

Free, but space is limited – please register to save your seat.