About the documentary:

The People's Home, directed by Samara Jones (Choctaw), follows Blackfeet Elder Keith Vielle as he reflects on his journey from Montana to Los Angeles as a part of the Indian Relocation Act of 1956. Keith shares his experiences and struggles on LA's Skid Row and Indian Alley and the community he found at the United American Indian Involvement (UAII) community health center in LA that helped him reclaim his Indigenous identity, health, and wellness. 
 

 

The Q&A, hosted by filmmaker/photographer and UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow Haley Day Rains (Mvskoke), includes the documentary's director, Samara Jones, Keith Vielle, UAII's Board Chairwoman Hope Craig (Mvskoke), and Vice President of the Navajo Nation, Richelle Montoya (Navajo).

 

In a time when tribal community health programs face drastic cuts to staff and funding, support for community-centered, Indigenous-led health and wellness initiatives is more critical than ever. Join us on April 17th to learn about the vital work UAII does and how community health centers serve as a beacon of hope during uncertain and challenging times.

 

This free event is sponsored by The Native Nest and the Native American Studies Department. 

 

About United American Indian Involvement (UAII):

United American Indian Involvement (UAII) has been proudly serving the American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in the Los Angeles area since 1974. UAII was established in response to the challenges faced by Native people following the Indian Relocation Act of 1956. With a commitment to holistic care, UAII integrates traditional healing practices with modern medicine, ensuring the health and well-being of our community while honoring our cultural traditions. As the only Urban Indian health center in Los Angeles, UAII continues to provide essential resources for the largest Native American population in the country and works to address long-standing issues such as health disparities, housing instability, and intergenerational trauma. 

To RSVP for the film screening, please use the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-peoples-home-film-screening-tickets-1273303267349.