With the work and teachings of masters such as Shaax’saani Keek’ Jennie Thlunaut, Lkheinaa George Benson, Kéet Yaanaayí Willie Marks, and Seigheighei Emma Marks in spirit, the documentary spends time with Culture Bearer and carver Khinkaduneek Paul Marks, master weavers Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal, Chas’ Koowu Tláa Teri Rofkar and Lily Hope Wooshkhindeinda.aat, and multidisciplinary artists L’eiw Yéil Ricky Tagaban, Yéil Yatseen Nick Galanin, and Lkheinaa Jerrod Galanin to name a few.

The documentary’s music is by Tlingit and Unangan artist Yéil Yatseen’s music project Silver Jackson.

This project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Alaska Humanities Forum and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“It was an honor to be part of this meaningful project that reveals a universal truth: history, identity, and devotion enspirit all human art. Through these impeccable works, the faces of these weavers smile at us today. They remind us who we are.”

– Saankalaxt’ Ernestine Hayes, Alaska State Writer Laureate

“It was important to us at KTOO Public Media and 360 North that we support an indigenous vision in bringing the film to fruition. This project allowed us to share our tools and reach with Khaagwáask’ Ishmael Hope and the Alaska Native people in the documentary to tell their own stories, in their own way. We are excited to pursue more collaborations like this designed to share authentic, non-Western-centric perspectives.”

-Cheryl Snyder, Assistant General Manager for Arts & Culture

The Artists

Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal is a master weaver and multi-disciplinary artist who apprenticed under master weaver Shaax’saani Keek’ Jennie Thlunaut.

Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal is a master weaver and multi-disciplinary artist who apprenticed under master weaver Shaax’saani Keek’ Jennie Thlunaut.

Lkheinaa Jerrod Galanin is a multi-disciplinary artist. He is the grandson of master carver Lkheinaa George Benson.

Lkheinaa Jerrod Galanin is a multi-disciplinary artist. He is the grandson of master carver Lkheinaa George Benson.

Yéil Yatseen Nick Galanin is a multi-disciplinary artist and musician. He is the grandson of master carver Lkheinaa George Benson. His music project, Silver Jackson, provided the music for the documentary.

Yéil Yatseen Nick Galanin is a multi-disciplinary artist and musician. He is the grandson of master carver Lkheinaa George Benson. His music project, Silver Jackson, provided the music for the documentary.

Khinkaduneek Paul Marks is an artist, carver and culture bearer. He is the son of master carver Kéet Yaanaayí Willie Marks, and master beadworker Seigheighei Emma Marks.

Khinkaduneek Paul Marks is an artist, carver and culture bearer. He is the son of master carver Kéet Yaanaayí Willie Marks, and master beadworker Seigheighei Emma Marks.

L'eiw Yéil Ricky Tagaban is a Chilkat weaver and multi-disciplinary artist who learned from Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal.

L'eiw Yéil Ricky Tagaban is a Chilkat weaver and multi-disciplinary artist who learned from Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal.

Chas' Koowu Tláa Teri Rofkar is a master weaver of the Raven’s Tail blanket style and spruce root basketry.

Chas' Koowu Tláa Teri Rofkar is a master weaver of the Raven’s Tail blanket style and spruce root basketry.

Héendei Donald Gregory is a jeweler and carver who teaches Khaagwáask' to make tinaa.

Héendei Donald Gregory is a jeweler and carver who teaches Khaagwáask' to make tinaa.

Deiw Jee Irene Lampe is a singer and weaver.

Deiw Jee Irene Lampe is a singer and weaver.

David Purdy is a producer at KTOO Public Media and 360 North. He worked as a cinematographer and gaffer on several scenes in the documentary.

David Purdy is a producer at KTOO Public Media and 360 North. He worked as a cinematographer and gaffer on several scenes in the documentary.

Khaagwáask' Ishmael Hope is a poet and storyteller. He wrote, translated, narrated, and co-directed the documentary.

Khaagwáask' Ishmael Hope is a poet and storyteller. He wrote, translated, narrated, and co-directed the documentary.

Neech Yaanagút Yéil Laine Rinehart is a Chilkat weaver.

Neech Yaanagút Yéil Laine Rinehart is a Chilkat weaver.

Wooshkhindeinda.aat Lily Hope is a Chilkat weaver and multi-disciplinary artist who learned from her mother Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal.

Wooshkhindeinda.aat Lily Hope is a Chilkat weaver and multi-disciplinary artist who learned from her mother Daalsak’u Tláa Clarissa Rizal.

Kheixwnéi Nora Marks-Dauenhauer is a poet, scholar and culture bearer and the daughter of master carver Kéet Yaanaayí Willie Marks, and master beadworker Seigheighei Emma Marks.

Kheixwnéi Nora Marks-Dauenhauer is a poet, scholar and culture bearer and the daughter of master carver Kéet Yaanaayí Willie Marks, and master beadworker Seigheighei Emma Marks.

Scott Burton is a producer at KTOO Public Media and 360 North. He co-directed and edited the documentary.

Scott Burton is a producer at KTOO Public Media and 360 North. He co-directed and edited the documentary.

Cheryl Snyder is the Assistant General Manager for Arts and Culture at KTOO Public Media and 360 North. She was managing producer of the documentary.

Cheryl Snyder is the Assistant General Manager for Arts and Culture at KTOO Public Media and 360 North. She was managing producer of the documentary.