Jasilyn: Activist of the Land

Jasilyn Charger, cofounder of the International Indigenous Youth Council, made her mark by rallying youth to support the Water is Life resistance of Standing Rock. This film traces the life of Jasilyn, who overcame an epidemic of mental health and addiction problems afflicting her community on the Cheyenne River Reservation to become a political activist protecting Native Americans. The resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline, which threatened the region’s economic and environmental well-being got widespread attention and galvanized youth protests around the world. Directed by Lina Plioplyte. A Girlgaze production.

[@olew9885]

Got assigned this as viewing for a college class, the SHOCK when I saw my family's reservation!

[@joeywaibel5519]

I love this so much thank you as a native I'm glad to see others also fighting I have heard so many times that "all native Americans have died" when we are not we are right here Lakota fighting!💛💪💪

[@lh2336]

this is the best video on the internet, love you Jasilyn

[@EthanYuork]

how old is she, cause gyatttt

[@DavidKatz]

Beautiful story. Solid aerials. Karim Iliya is a great pilot!

[@nmtg90]

So inspired! Thank you ❤️

[@dionnelinton7107]

hey stranger

[@dionnelinton7107]

how's your daughter doing how have you been sorry to hear about your mother be safe God bless you

[@SpicyElaichi]

Using kids for your political brownie points and faux moral authority is pretty disgusting