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Amidst a flourish of media about Paddle Tribal Waters, a new film has published from Oregon Public Broadcasting & Jessie Sears, giving focus to the 2025 source to sea run completed by the indigenous teens of PTW. The film, “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath”, is there to meet the paddlers at the Pacific Ocean when they complete their journey, is with them along the river and the film also engages with the families of the paddlers to hear their perceptions of their kid’s work and pursuits. And finally, the film’s producer, Jessie Sears, is a member of the Karuk Tribe from the Klamath River basin, and by creating this film, she is exploring her own connections with this river and these families.
The Film: “First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath"
Jessie Sears professional website
Instagram
Jessie Sears at Oregon Public Broadcasting
Karuk Tribe
Paddle Tribal Waters & Rios to Rivers
New York Times about Paddle Tribal Waters
Underscore Native News
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