# Gather is a Film Worth Discussing

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/10/gather-is-a-film-worth-discussing/
- Published: 2020-10-25T05:11:14-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

A while ago I wrote shout the plea of the Native American. We live in a world so
conflicted and disingenuous. So let’s try to stay connected here. Please.

I reported the following:

### RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS

FORT CHIPEWYAN, AB, Aug. 8, 2019/CNW/ – The [Government of Canada](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/09/government-of-canada-and-nature-conservancy-of-canada-conserve-valuable-habitat-in-prince-county-prince-edward-island/)
is investing in renewable energy to invigorate local economies. As well as create
jobs and reduce emissions for a [low-carbon future](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/02/sunridge-farms-solar-system-promotes-clean-energy/).
The adoption of renewable energy technologies is also helping rural and remote indigenous
communities reduce their reliance on diesel fuels.

Jobs plus over $3M to Local Econ
 The Honorable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister
of Natural Resources. For he announced a $4.5-million CAN investment in a solar 
energy and energy storage project. It’s located in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. The 
investment will reduce pollution and create over 40 good, middle-class jobs during
construction. The Government of Alberta also contributed $3.3 million to the project.

The project will result in 20 percent of electricity generation for the community
coming from renewable sources. Upon completion, a new 2.2-megawatt solar farm will
complement an existing 400 kilowatt installation, making it the [largest off-grid solar project](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/05/lithium-project-abtc-tonopah-flats-largest-deposits-usa/)
in Canada.

In addition, a battery storage system and micro-grid control system will improve
reliability of the grid. The project’s combined solar and [battery energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/11/battery-energy-storage-solar-energy-how-it-works/)
storage system will displace 650,000 litres of diesel fuel per year, reducing greenhouse
gas emissions by 1,743 tonnes annually.

**_[GATHER ](https://gather.film/)_**is the intimate portrait of a growing movement
amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual and cultural identities through
obtaining sovereignty over their ancestral food systems, while battling against 
the historical trauma brought on by centuries of genocide. 

Additionally, executive Producer Jason Momoa (_Aquaman, Justice League_), follows
the [individual stories](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/04/independent-lens-documentary-engage-with-stories/)
of several natives on the frontlines of this movement to reconnect with their spiritual
and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.

![Gather the movie](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/
10/img_3467.jpg?resize=667%2C1000&quality=52&ssl=1 "img_3467 - The Green Living 
Guy")

Directed by Sanjay RawalExecutive Producers Jason Momoa Brian Mendoza Jennifer 
Buffett Wendy Schmidtand Christine SchantzRT 74 Minutes Not Rated

#### Conclusion

One of the main characters is an [indigenous](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/08/solar-energy-moves-indigenous-communities-toward-a-renewable-future/)
chef. He embarks on an ambitious project to reclaim ancient food ways on the Apache
reservation. Another is a gifted Lakota high school student. Through her passion
for science, she provides her tribes with native wisdom. 

Meanwhile, a group of young men of the Yurok tribe in [Northern California](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/10/forward-together-a-ground-level-take-on-the-northern-california-fire-recovery/)
struggle to keep their culture alive. They work together and rehabilitate the habitat
of their sacred salmon. 

All these [stories](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/07/film4climate-announces-an-agreement-to-green-the-film-industry/)
intertwine; they show how the reclaiming and recovery of ancient food ways are a
means forward for native Americans. It brings back health and vitality to their 
people and communities.

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