Greetings:


Have you gone to one of the Meaningful Movies at Westside UU Congregation?

This Sunday November 30 at 10:30 am in Westside’s Sanctuary, they’ll be showing ‘Remaining Native’ a film for Native American History Month.

The 1hr 25m film is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Ku Stevens, a 17-year-old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a college athlete as the memory of his great grandfather’s escape from an Indian boarding school begins to connect past, present, and future.

For over 100 years, the United States made violent efforts to strip Native American children of their languages, spiritual beliefs, and culture through federal and church-run boarding schools. This film contains references to violence, sexual abuse against children, and systemic institutional abuse.

Viewer discretion is advised. Families are welcome to attend but must accompany and stay with their children and teens. For grades 6-12 we recommend parents reach out to dre@wsuu.org for the excellent educational, global empathy, social-emotional discussion and essay curriculum that they can share with their teen.

Please note there will be no RE volunteers, RE events or alternative Westside events on this Sunday November 30.

In gratitude,
Leilani