Promised Land is an award-winning 2016 documentary film about the ongoing struggle for federal recognition of the Chinook Indian Nation and the Duwamish Tribe.
The film examines a larger problem in the way that the government and society still look at tribal sovereignty.
Moderator and Panelists
- Edie Loyer Nelson, Duwamish Tribe member, Shoreline resident for over 50 years
- Aurora Martin, Advisory General Counsel for Duwamish Tribe
- Desiree Fagan, Duwamish Tribal Council member
- Paul Benz, WA Partners for Social Change
Provided in partnership with Shoreline Community College in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Contact Suni Tolton at
stolton@shorelinewa.gov with any questions.