We Are Still Here
“We are Duwamish. We exist. We are still here.”
Synopsis
We Are Still Here sheds light on the Duwamish Tribe’s enduring fight for federal recognition. Despite being the first people of Seattle and signatories of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott, the Duwamish have spent decades battling for the rights promised to them. Directed by Tommie Lorene, with support from the University of Arizona Native Pathways Haury Graduate Research Grant, this film captures the resilience of a tribe that refuses to be erased, showcasing their cultural strength and ongoing activism.
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October 13, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommie Lorene
- Original Title
- We Are Still Here
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommie Lorene
Tommie Lorene, "Bo" Eyren Huffman
Department Leadership Roster
Tommie Lorene
Director
Tommie Lorene
Editor
"Bo" Eyren Huffman
Editor
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What is We Are Still Here about?
We Are Still Here sheds light on the Duwamish Tribe’s enduring fight for federal recognition. Despite being the first people of Seattle and signatories of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott, the Duwamish have spent decades battling for the rights promised to them. Directed by Tommie Lorene, with support from the University of Arizona Native Pathways Haury Graduate Research Grant, this film captures the resilience of a tribe that refuses to be erased, showcasing their cultural strength and ongoing activism.
Who directed We Are Still Here?
We Are Still Here was directed by Tommie Lorene.
Who stars in We Are Still Here?
The principal cast of We Are Still Here includes Nancy Jo Bob, Nancy Sackman, Isabella Forcino, Cecile Hansen, Kristina Pearson.
When was We Are Still Here released and how long is it?
We Are Still Here was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 21m.