Chief Ernest Mason Jr  |  Keepers of the Land (Leading Role)

We discuss the film, Keepers of the Land— A powerful story of resurgence, the weight of hereditary leadership, and the responsibility they carry into the modern world. Based in the heart of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, this film features reclaiming power held for millennia, as impacts of colonial exploitation and mismanagement take an increasing toll on their territory.

We hear Chief Mason explain how if We look after the land, the land looks after you. He talks about experienceing the true connection of our circle of life, and how if you take one thing away you will feel it thtoughout the cycle. We learn the story of how he was given a second chance, and how he is utilizing his second chance today!

Chief Mason shares valuable knowledhe left by elders, and his promise to those elders that he will carry on their work and do what we need to do to get the job done, even if he need tobe a scapegoat and go to jail, he will.

Remember to recognize how much power you have in standing together, you dont have to do things asll by your self, we are a community.

It’s a daily task taking care of the envoriment, like housework, continual upkeep, and we cant do it alone, we needyour help. This is our life and territory to look after.

To learn more about the Keepers of the Land film, head to www.keepersoftheland.com