"When its given to the non-Indian its considered economic development, when its given to Indians its welfare." This quote....this quote is so true about so many things in the business world and politics.
Such a timely and important subject. Darin and his organization are outstanding stewards of this amazing resource. He has shown how business can be successful and sustainable. Something that the anglo residents of Wyoming never seem to get right. Give the tribes control of their priority water rights, to utilize as they wish. The Wyoming's State Engineer's Office and their definition of "beneficial use" is unsustainable and outdated. As a non-tribal, Wyoming resident, I have been fortunate to experience some of the amazing lands, waters, and wildlife resources on the Wind River Reservation. They are some of the finest, intact, and unspoiled natural wonders in the modern world. Despite the injustices and abuse that the US and Wyoming Government have handed the tribes. Great documentary.
Thank you for this video. This is such an important topic, and I'll look into ways to become involved in a positive way. This video really hit home for me as a white person that was born and raised in the Big Horn Basin, which is a few hours from the Wind River Reservation. I remember playing high school sports against the kids who attended Wyoming Indian High School and Wind River High School. We drove so many times through the Wind River Canyon and beyond the town of Riverton to these competitions in Ethete and Kinnear. Growing up, I was sooo interested in the native culture, made some friends on the opposing teams, but then moved away from Wyoming as an adult. I still visit Wyoming often and will probably retire in my childhood home. I look forward to reconnecting in some way now and in the future. I'm looking into the Greater Yellowstone Coalition now that I know it exists. Thank you again for sharing this. Lots of things to think about and share and do something about!
This is such an important story to be told. Let's hope we, as a nation, are capable of making the right decisions. A sustainable recreational economy *is* worth more than a gold mine, a lot more!
Truely inspiring on so many levels, as a father, as a fisherman, as a regular guy concerned about social peace and justice and our impact on the environment.
What a beautiful start to the never ending problem of misappropriation of natural resources world wide. I love you all my people and good people of this planet.
I'm a dairy farmer in south canterbury in New Zealand and this topic in particular is being the spotlight in the country beside covid among many others, I guess it's always been but now pretty much more than ever, the benefits agriculture brings to the country in a whole social and economic wise are endless but can't deny it does affect pretty bad the water ways due to the amount of fertiliser running into our rivers, I believe we can find a balance and both parts can win I think it all goes to communication and the guts from the govt to make it happen working along w the farmers and community, enjoyed this video from start to finish great stuff Patagonia!
what a damning statement by that official with him thinking "they have access to water resources that they have no ability to utilize." yeah not the way you would... but its their right. respect it instead of rationalizing theft from them.
all i want in life is to help with conservation and protecting wyomings wildlife. i spend all of my time outdoors anyway. i just dont know how to get involved. i have always wanted to have a Career in the outdoor industry i just dont know where to begin.
In the Southwest there are multiple Native American Tribes who are fighting for their ancestral water rights today. With an increased population of 26% in 2 decades for the area and a looming drought, the conversation of water is an everyday topic for the tribes in having to compete with big-time lawyers who lobby on their clients behalf for the use of that water. Is there really a need for water parks, golf courses or new construction within the areas when those tribes who are already established for millennia should be prioritized?
The United States supreme court just ruled that each state has jurisdiction over its land within its borders.....hence they have stripped the reservation autonomy!! The indigenous peoples have lost their sovereignty!!! Please correct me if I am reading their ruling wrongly.....
president ulysses grant is a shame and embarrassment to america history. actually 95% of american history is a shame because of how much fear & suffering white men have caused. my heart goes out to all the warriors that went/go through this projection of pure hatred. Indigenous peoples & people of all races and backgrounds deserved so much better. i hope we collectively choose Love from now on. protect + guide us Jah🌟
A very respectful commentary. Perhaps too respectful towards the nonindigenous, greedy, covertly racist land owners and government resource management bodies. But I do understand why that is. And it sucks.
When Scott Walker was Wisconsin's governor he was going to grant a mining company a permit open pit mine on or near reservation land to create jobs. Jobs are important but they shouldn't be created at the expense of destroying the environment.
It’s terrible to see to this day how terrible Native Americans get treated by the scum of the US government 🤮🤮. I really wish more would be done to give back to the natives, it’s just appalling
"When its given to the non-Indian its considered economic development, when its given to Indians its welfare." This quote....this quote is so true about so many things in the business world and politics.
What a beautiful film. Thank you, Patagonia.
I want to say I'm enrolled Eastern Shoshone and also I'm Northern Arapaho. My uncles are in this, thank you so much for making this.
I may be watching this from the middle of England but it’s still inspirational. Lovely little film.
I'm having shivers watching this...my heart aches and a part of me knows how much the natives deserves peace to live on their own lands. Fck greed
Such a timely and important subject. Darin and his organization are outstanding stewards of this amazing resource. He has shown how business can be successful and sustainable. Something that the anglo residents of Wyoming never seem to get right. Give the tribes control of their priority water rights, to utilize as they wish. The Wyoming's State Engineer's Office and their definition of "beneficial use" is unsustainable and outdated. As a non-tribal, Wyoming resident, I have been fortunate to experience some of the amazing lands, waters, and wildlife resources on the Wind River Reservation. They are some of the finest, intact, and unspoiled natural wonders in the modern world. Despite the injustices and abuse that the US and Wyoming Government have handed the tribes. Great documentary.
Thank you for this video. This is such an important topic, and I'll look into ways to become involved in a positive way. This video really hit home for me as a white person that was born and raised in the Big Horn Basin, which is a few hours from the Wind River Reservation. I remember playing high school sports against the kids who attended Wyoming Indian High School and Wind River High School. We drove so many times through the Wind River Canyon and beyond the town of Riverton to these competitions in Ethete and Kinnear. Growing up, I was sooo interested in the native culture, made some friends on the opposing teams, but then moved away from Wyoming as an adult. I still visit Wyoming often and will probably retire in my childhood home. I look forward to reconnecting in some way now and in the future. I'm looking into the Greater Yellowstone Coalition now that I know it exists. Thank you again for sharing this. Lots of things to think about and share and do something about!
thank you for this film and the free access to it. I hate how much damage we do to this world
Thanks Patagonia team, great as always!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ great film and important issues were raised.
✨🌎 Support the Indigenous Indians River Rights 🕊❣️It’s a Matter Of The Tribes Original Legal & Natural Land Heritage Culture 👍
This is such an important story to be told. Let's hope we, as a nation, are capable of making the right decisions. A sustainable recreational economy *is* worth more than a gold mine, a lot more!
Truely inspiring on so many levels, as a father, as a fisherman, as a regular guy concerned about social peace and justice and our impact on the environment.
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. 🙏💚
Sad tale but brilliant portrayal of the still ongoing injustice of indigenous people in 2022.
Would love to see you guys take a look at my tribe, the Cherokee one day. You always do such a quality job delving into the history and the people.
15:14 „you either grow or mine it, there is nothing else here“ - that’s pretty much the best summary of the prevailing interests at the time
Beautiful video. I would also like to thank you for your support of women in these tough times...
What a beautiful start to the never ending problem of misappropriation of natural resources world wide. I love you all my people and good people of this planet.
Excellent video and content guys. With you all the way!
Beautiful and educational. An awesome production. Drone shots were incredible. Thank you for such a gripping film.
I'm a dairy farmer in south canterbury in New Zealand and this topic in particular is being the spotlight in the country beside covid among many others, I guess it's always been but now pretty much more than ever, the benefits agriculture brings to the country in a whole social and economic wise are endless but can't deny it does affect pretty bad the water ways due to the amount of fertiliser running into our rivers, I believe we can find a balance and both parts can win I think it all goes to communication and the guts from the govt to make it happen working along w the farmers and community, enjoyed this video from start to finish great stuff Patagonia!
It's a story that repeats itself.
I appreciate what is being done with the resources left available. I hope greed doesn't win out. ❤️
Great doc but it makes me sad! We are so many at the mercy of only a few!
Thank you for this, Patagonia. It is super informative.
That was a really powerful piece. Thanks for sharing and developing content like this.
what a damning statement by that official with him thinking "they have access to water resources that they have no ability to utilize." yeah not the way you would... but its their right. respect it instead of rationalizing theft from them.
Another great video! Thank you!
I suggest reading Empire of the Summer Moon by SC Gwynn. An excellent account of various tribes, but mostly focuses on the Comanche Indians.
Fantastic film. I learned a lot about sustainable water use. Keep it up.
MORE OF THIS! Thank you!
Amazing film. Thank you for making this🙏🏼
all i want in life is to help with conservation and protecting wyomings wildlife. i spend all of my time outdoors anyway. i just dont know how to get involved. i have always wanted to have a Career in the outdoor industry i just dont know where to begin.
Beautiful story, I will share it
Great movie and story. I sure hope this message can cross political lines and see the value in preservation
Fantastic film
WONDERFUL
needed this, thank you
“Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.”
- Chief Seattle
Good job Patagonia.
Great video although sad I’m glad money is given to spread this message
Excellently done!
Great review.
truly an experience, yet so sad
you guys should televise this because most people "ignorant" do not watch those informative documentaries
I sickened by what has happened here. What can I do to help? Thank you for this message/video!
In the Southwest there are multiple Native American Tribes who are fighting for their ancestral water rights today. With an increased population of 26% in 2 decades for the area and a looming drought, the conversation of water is an everyday topic for the tribes in having to compete with big-time lawyers who lobby on their clients behalf for the use of that water. Is there really a need for water parks, golf courses or new construction within the areas when those tribes who are already established for millennia should be prioritized?
We need to reconnect with nature.
NICE VIDEO!
The United States supreme court just ruled that each state has jurisdiction over its land within its borders.....hence they have stripped the reservation autonomy!! The indigenous peoples have lost their sovereignty!!! Please correct me if I am reading their ruling wrongly.....
ŠIŠONI BRAĆO!!! ŽIVJELI!!!
"that's what happens when you lose" wow.
Sad. There is value in open space. There is value. Just to feel the breeze or see a fish. This was an atrocity. And wrong. Let the water be.
president ulysses grant is a shame and embarrassment to america history. actually 95% of american history is a shame because of how much fear & suffering white men have caused. my heart goes out to all the warriors that went/go through this projection of pure hatred. Indigenous peoples & people of all races and backgrounds deserved so much better. i hope we collectively choose Love from now on. protect + guide us Jah🌟
A very respectful commentary. Perhaps too respectful towards the nonindigenous, greedy, covertly racist land owners and government resource management bodies. But I do understand why that is. And it sucks.
When Scott Walker was Wisconsin's governor he was going to grant a mining company a permit open pit mine on or near reservation land to create jobs. Jobs are important but they shouldn't be created at the expense of destroying the environment.
It’s terrible to see to this day how terrible Native Americans get treated by the scum of the US government 🤮🤮. I really wish more would be done to give back to the natives, it’s just appalling
This❤️❤️❤️
I want to make a film with you guys
I will NEVER FORGIVE what the white man did!!
We as white people just don't get it. This is 2022 we need to fix the broken system. FFS!!
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So sad to see English colonial behavior extended into the USA and Australia. Criminal activity!
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Beautiful and educational. An awesome production. Drone shots were incredible. Thank you for such a gripping film.