(1) “The River and Us”: Myriam explores the importance of the W8linaktegw River (Bécancour River) to her family and her nation through her memories and the stories of her father. The film also bears witness to this river which has been transformed over the generations. (2) “All-American Ruins: Nevele Grand Hotel”: The Nevele Grand Resort in Ellenville, NY, once a point of pride, now sits abandoned on 500 acres near the Catskill Mountains.  For artist Blake Pfeil, it’s a dreamscape reflecting on American history, culture and mental health.

Web links:

Abenaki (Wikipedia)

All-American Ruins (Blake Pfeil)

History of the Nation (W8banaki)

Nevele Grand Hotel (Wikipedia)

Redevelopment of Nevele resort expected to finish in next few years (Times Union)