A New Generation of Tribal Leadership | Ishak | Full Documentary

Subscribe to Reel South and never miss a new documentary: https://tinyurl.com/3rtxj4kd Filmmaker Maaliyah Papillion is tapped to learn the ways of her elders and carry on their sacred traditions as the next chief of the Atakapa-Išhak Nation, making her the second woman to lead the tribe since 1771. Follow Reel South: Website: https://www.reelsouth.org/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/htElN5 Facebook:   / reelsouthdocs   Instagram:   / reelsouthdocs   Twitter:   / reelsouthdocs   LinkedIn:   / reelsouthdocs   Watch Reel South on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/reel-south/ #Documentary #South #ReelSouth #Film For all the wonders of the South — the food, the music, the people, the land — the collective heritage of the region is complicated, to say the least. But the ability to witness and understand that complexity and foster empathy is more important than ever. Which is why REEL SOUTH exists. REEL SOUTH is a PBS documentary series that showcases authentic and inspiring stories which unearth the spirit of the South today. With every film, the series explores the multifaceted layers of Southern life across themes of social justice, cultural experience, environmental challenges, and more. REEL SOUTH aims to leverage our region’s rich storytelling tradition as a catalyst for positive change and deeper understanding — in the American South and beyond. REEL SOUTH is co-produced by PBS North Carolina, South Carolina ETV, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting and produced in association with Alabama Public Television, Arkansas PBS, South Florida PBS, Tennessee Public Television Council, VPM, and WABE. [Chapters] 00:00 History of the Ishak 01:13 Meet Maaliyah Papillion, Future Chief 03:12 Protecting Tribal Land From Climate Change 04:41 Seeking Federal Recognition For Indigenous Tribes in Louisiana 07:00 Preserving Native History 12:14 Credits