Bringing the Circle Together

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Bringing the Circle Together
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Felicia Montes performs at Bringing the Circle Together.
GenreNative American, Indigenous, First Nation
DatesMonthly
Location(s) Los Angeles, CA
Years active2008–2012

Bringing the Circle Together was an influential free film series in downtown Los Angeles, by and about Native Americans. [1] The series was held monthly from 2008 to 2012 and was a central gathering place for Indigenous peoples and their supporters to discuss issues, and share historical narratives, art, and traditions.

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Bringing the Circle Together was directed by Lorin Morgan-Richards [2] [ better source needed ] with integral guidance from Tahesha Knapp-Christensen, Pamela J. Peters, [3] and Koji Steven Sakai. Richards also partnered and cohosted with several other community organizers including Azalea Ryckman, Votan, Corine Fairbanks, Ana Castillo [4] and Valena Broussard Dismukes to name a few.

Screenings and guests

2008

2009

2010

2012

Bringing the Circle Together Magazine

In 2015, Richards published a free journal entitled Bringing the Circle Together Magazine featuring interviews with contemporary Native American leaders Joanne Shenandoah, Greg Grey Cloud, and L. Frank.

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