For decades, child welfare authorities have been removing Native American children from their homes to save them from being Indian. In Maine, the first official “truth and reconciliation commission” in the United States begins a historic investigation. National News & Documentary Emmy® award winning film DAWNLAND goes behind-the-scenes as this historic body grapples with difficult truths, redefines reconciliation, and charts a new course for state and tribal relations.

Join TRC commissioner Sandy White Hawk (Sicangu Lakota), TRC commissioner gkisedtanamoogk (Mashpee Wampanoag), and film participant Esther Anne of Wabanaki REACH for a live conversation and Q&A after the film. This event will take place on the International Day for Peace.

Learn more about the films at upstanderproject.org.

FAQs

How will I access the screening?

The screening will occur on the OVEE website. Once you register we will automatically send you a link to access the streaming. This link will be sent a couple of days prior the event.

If you have not received your link the day before the event, please check your spam folder for the email containing the link.

What device can I use to watch the live stream?

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How do I know if I am in the right place for the screening?

Using the link we will provide to you via email prior to the event you will land in a virtual waiting room and once the screening is opened you will automatically begin seeing the video content that is playing there. After you follow the link for the screening you are all set, no further action is needed.

Why does the platform say I am too young to enter the screening?

If you see a message that says you are too young to enter the screening, this is because you have entered a birthdate that puts you under 18 years old. If you have done this by mistake, you must clear the cookies on your current browser, or you may open the screening link in a different browser and enter the correct birthdate.

What's the refund policy?

As this event is accepting donations only we do not typically offer refunds. If you are unable to access the screening and would like a refund please email us.

Why do I have to enter my birthday on the OVEE streaming platform?

This is to ensure that you are over 18 years old.

Thank you to the following organizations for supporting the creation of DAWNLAND:

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Vision Maker Media

The Charles G Wright Endowment For Humanity

Mass Humanities

Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust

Bertha Foundation

Schwab Charitable Fund

The Mara & Ricky Sandler Foundation

Maine Humanities Council

The LEF Foundation

Maine Community Foundation

Maine Initiatives

Points North Institute

Good Pitch

Doc Society

IFP

and all our generous Kickstarter backers!