Documentary Preview+ Conversation: Water Stewardship & Indigenous Knowledge

Join us for a thought-provoking event as part of the Hidden Currencies: Water Justice in the Age of AI series!

🌍 What does it mean to deeply care for water? This event celebrates water as a vital part of our world, not just a resource to manage.

🎬 Start with a special 15-minute preview of the upcoming feature documentary Undamming Klamath by Swiftwater Films. This film chronicles the historic 2024 removal of hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River, marking the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. Witness the remarkable return of salmon, the healing of habitats, and communities reuniting with a restored river—an outcome of years of collaboration among tribal nations, government agencies, and conservation partners.

💬 Following the screening, engage in a conversation about water stewardship. Explore how we relate to, protect, and restore freshwater systems amidst climate challenges. Indigenous knowledge will play a pivotal role in this discussion, offering long-standing frameworks for understanding water through principles of reciprocity and responsibility.

✨ Discover how the Klamath restoration serves as a compelling illustration of what’s achievable when diverse knowledge systems converge to tackle water-related challenges worldwide.

Featured Speakers:

• Kara Briggs (Sauk-Suiattle/Yakama): Journalist turned Tribal Lands and Waters Stewardship VP at Ecotrust, sharing her experiences and insights on Indigenous narratives and resilience.
• Romain Maendly: Senior Water Resources Engineer, providing technical and policy expertise on managing and restoring large-scale water systems in our evolving climate.
• Felicia Marcus: Landreth Visiting Fellow at Stanford, with vast governmental and NGO experience, discussing climate adaptation through a water and energy lens.
• Annelia Norris (pue-leek-la): Climate activist and artist, showcasing her thought-provoking art focusing on water and Indigenous ecological relationships, included in the exhibition.
• Mary Miller: Science communicator and digital media producer, illuminating the intersection of water, energy, and environment based on her deep-dive research.

About the Film:

Undamming Klamath documents the transformation spurred by the removal of four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath, focusing on how tribal nations and conservationists are revitalizing fish habitats and restoring ecosystems.

About Hidden Currencies:

Presented by the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco, this series explores water as a lifeblood, connecting life and technology. The accompanying exhibition features works from various artists, highlighting photography, sculpture, installation, and more, inviting you to engage with water's hidden role in our lives. Curated by Amy Kisch, it promises an immersive experience combining art, Indigenous knowledge, and climate activism.

Location: Pier 17

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