4 Generations Documentary Film Series

Thundermaker Cultural Recovery and Preservation is dedicated to creating a sustainable space for future generations to continue living within the spiritual foundation left by our ancestors. We possess all the necessary tools and teachings to achieve this; it’s about taking the time and initiative to put in the work and focus needed to contribute to this ongoing movement and cause. Multiple organizations and communities are working towards this same goal, and we are committed to being proactive in providing solutions rather than contributing to the problem.

Our mission is to provide a space that empowers our people to step into leadership roles within their communities. We achieve this by offering job skills, trades, substance abuse recovery, and spiritual growth through ceremonies and cultural teachings. We have access to various individuals already thriving in these roles, driving their communities towards healthy, positive growth and necessary change.

We aim to utilize these individuals to create a large enough community that fosters global change in a direction that nourishes our people in the way that’s needed.

One of our current goals is the creation of a docuseries that begins with the story of a ceremony that took place on the Navajo Reservation in northern Arizona from 1987 to 2001. This series will explore the reasons behind the ceremony's inception. The land and people hosting the ceremony were embroiled in a land struggle due to a mining company fabricating a dispute between the Navajo and Hopi people. This dispute unnecessarily altered the relationship between two peaceful communities. The first installment of the series will tell the story of how the people united for a cause that helped prevent forced relocation. It will highlight the family that allowed the gathering and participation in a cause that provided hope and meaning to many individuals who unknowingly craved community and belonging.

Our team has been fortunate to build relationships with various elders who have allowed us to film their stories and life experiences. We believe that our current life within this freedom of spiritual awareness and belonging is a result of our elders' commitment to keeping these traditions and stories alive. Through them, we can continue to live this way of life and contribute to the continuation of our existence through oral tradition, while also incorporating the use of a visual platform.