🎬 Historic Achievement: St. Francis Indian School Goes Global! 🎬
We are incredibly proud to announce that St. Francis Indian School's first-ever short film, "The Seventh Generation's Promise," has been officially selected for inclusion in the from International Climate Film Festival 2026!
This monumental achievement was brought to life by the vision and hard work of our brilliant student directors, alongside a deeply talented cast, crew, and mentorship.
The Creative Team:
Co-Directed by: Althea Denoyer, Damian Two Eagle, and Maria Aleja Kate Manaog (8th Grade)
Starring: Jeffrey Running (3rd Grade)
Narrated by: Dera Iyotte
Coached and Video Edited by: Renante O. Salimbao, Gifted and Talented Education Teacher
Their collective dedication to storytelling has elevated the voice of our community, taking a vital message about our environment to an international stage.
About the Film: The Seventh Generation's Promise
Set against the sweeping, sacred landscapes of the Great Plains, The Seventh Generation’s Promise bears witness to a land in peril. The film exposes the stark reality of how unchecked human activity and global industrialization are reshaping the climate of the Lakota homelands.
Through intimate storytelling and breathtaking cinematography, we follow a Lakota child (played by 3rd grader Jeffrey Running) as he confronts extreme heat and cold temperatures in his ancestral grounds. Guided by the powerful narration of Dera Iyotte, this is more than a documentary about environmental shifts; it is a poignant narrative of resilience, highlighting the struggle to protect a cultural identity inextricably tied to the earth, and the fight to honor a sacred obligation to those who are yet to be born.
Please join us in congratulating Althea, Damian, Maria Aleja Kate, Jeffrey, Dera, and Mr. Salimbao on this groundbreaking accomplishment. Together, they have proven that you are never too young to make a profound impact and honor the promise of the Seventh Generation. We cannot wait to see where their talents take them next!