"Shoshone Voices, Native Choices" - A new documentary for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe

March 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Flashback Media Productions has completed a short documentary for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe on the Wind River Reservation of Wyoming.

The program “Shoshone Voices, Native Choices” covers the revolutionary project at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and the Museum of the American Indian on the Washington Mall.    The project was created to invite members of many tribes of North American to come to Washington for the purpose of identifying the thousands of Native American artifacts that reside in the Smithsonian’s archives in Suitland, Maryland.

Although initially met with suspicion, the leader of the project eventually convinced members of the Eastern Shoshone tribe to send 6 elders and 6 students to participate.    

As many tribes around the nation are dealing with the loss of cultural awareness among their young people, this documentary suggests career paths in museum science and contemporary cultural studies for young Indians to pursue.

Robin Levin, Head Librarian for the Fort Washakie School/Community library  believes, “Tribal students are modern people looking for modern opportunities.  This project blends their tribal culture, wisdom of the elders and high tech careers.   Striking a balance between excellent production value and respect for tribal ways can be difficult to achieve.   The creative team at Flashback has managed to exceed the tribe’s hopes for such a project.”

For more information on “Shoshone Voices, Native Choices” call Robin Levin at 307-332-3592

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