Tribal Waters | Patagonia Films

The Wind River runs deep for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes. They pray alongside the river. They pray for the river. They pray with the river. But what happens when your river is highjacked by a ruthless system that would stop at nothing to control the resource? Tribal Waters, a documentary by Teton Gravity Research Film in association with Patagonia, traces the Wind River as it winds through a history of stolen ancestral lands, insatiable agricultural demands and the American justice system in the hopes of a future built on a sustainable, outdoor-based recreational economy.
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[@TheChiggins]

"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.

[@nomathayer381]

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.

[@terramater]

What a beautiful film. Thank you, Patagonia.

[@ccrtv6198]

✨🌎 Support the Indigenous Indians River Rights 🕊❣️It’s a Matter Of The Tribes Original Legal & Natural Land Heritage Culture 👍

[@DroneLifebyChristie]

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!

[@professoryaffle]

I may be watching this from the middle of England but it’s still inspirational. Lovely little film.

[@shallapascual2552]

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

[@guyturck2015]

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!

[@luketodd7954]

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.

[@killianeastman1233]

thank you for this film and the free access to it. I hate how much damage we do to this world

[@nils6097]

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

[@sygnusadun4832]

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.

[@tylergraff2608]

MORE OF THIS! Thank you!

[@gayanegevorgyan9986]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ great film and important issues were raised.

[@galaxybeard7606]

Thanks Patagonia team, great as always!

[@matthewvidal2969]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@benjaminklenner4310]

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. 🙏💚

[@cgrsworld]

Thank you for this, Patagonia. It is super informative.

[@marcguerino5645]

That was a really powerful piece. Thanks for sharing and developing content like this.

[@cedricgohkerharo3116]

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.

[@ShotawayFilms]

Sad tale but brilliant portrayal of the still ongoing injustice of indigenous people in 2022.

[@drrichardbauer9085]

Excellent video and content guys. With you all the way!

[@bolobear7629]

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.

[@Apparentmusic]

Beautiful and educational. An awesome production. Drone shots were incredible. Thank you for such a gripping film.

[@silverdesk72]

Fantastic film. I learned a lot about sustainable water use. Keep it up.

[@letsgoracing4849]

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.

[@Tejah]

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. ❤️

[@matheusesteves4860]

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!

[@tangenttrails]

Excellently done!

[@brettbryant7861]

needed this, thank you

[@calmerthanyou6180]

Beautiful video. I would also like to thank you for your support of women in these tough times...

[@jaekim7101]

Amazing film. Thank you for making this🙏🏼

[@greghunter5627]

I suggest reading Empire of the Summer Moon by SC Gwynn. An excellent account of various tribes, but mostly focuses on the Comanche Indians.

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Fantastic film

[@dalehamelin9538]

Beautiful story, I will share it

[@Dodgy_Dave]

truly an experience, yet so sad

[@NewTasty]

Great review.

[@TimElliottuk]

WONDERFUL

[@seecesar]

Great doc but it makes me sad! We are so many at the mercy of only a few!

[@dinagilio-whitaker1103]

Good job Patagonia.

[@kvrol]

NICE VIDEO!

[@ericeverhart2206]

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.

[@Azbuilder602]

Great movie and story. I sure hope this message can cross political lines and see the value in preservation

[@joshcc1974]

I sickened by what has happened here. What can I do to help? Thank you for this message/video!

[@cristianbutcovich8057]

you guys should televise this because most people "ignorant" do not watch those informative documentaries

[@rafaelvazquez7465]

Great video although sad I’m glad money is given to spread this message

[@juliaworksonstuff]

This❤️❤️❤️

[@gup8175]

“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

[@JBravo69]

We need to reconnect with nature.

ŠIŠONI BRAĆO!!! ŽIVJELI!!!

[@1killamana]

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?

[@christianwallowingbull]

⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@samuelghioto7622]

I want to make a film with you guys

[@brentonblack]

"that's what happens when you lose" wow.

[@jasonsparks4601]

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.....

[@alumenyame8351]

[@Eddie-jr6bs]

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.

[@brianolson1098]

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.

[@universeofaith]

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🌟

[@bobmathieson987]

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.

[@Brian-rp5cv]

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

[@jameskeelor6172]

We as white people just don't get it. This is 2022 we need to fix the broken system. FFS!!

[@maryholloway5487]

I will NEVER FORGIVE what the white man did!!

[@juanbarberis7192]

So sad to see English colonial behavior extended into the USA and Australia. Criminal activity!

[@rastabilly6880]

Rastabilly

[@Apparentmusic]

Beautiful and educational. An awesome production. Drone shots were incredible. Thank you for such a gripping film.