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As part of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific symposium, join us on Wednesday, August 20, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (8:00 PM Eastern) for a special film showing and discussion honoring Cree Elder & Indigenous Astronomer Wilfred Buck, joined by Filmmaker Lisa Jackson and moderator Daniella Scalice, Communications and Engagement Lead for the NASA Astrobiology Program. Registration: https://bit.ly/ASPWilfredBuck

About the film:

Seamlessly moving between earth and stars, past and present, Wilfred Buck is a hybrid feature documentary that looks at one man’s life to tell a story that spans generations. Our guide is the charismatic and irreverent Wilfred Buck, a Cree elder, astronomer, and ceremonial leader who came to his calling through a harrowing history of displacement, racism, and addiction in 1960s Canada. Adapted from his memoir, and blending verité, archive, and stylized re-enactments, the film charts colonization’s attempts to extinguish Indigenous ways of knowing – and what it means to reconnect with and regain ancient teachings that are as relevant today as ever.

Please note: This film is suitable for a broad audience. It contains mature subject matter, including references to colonial history and the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples. Viewer discretion is advised, particularly for younger audiences. Learn more about the ASP Symposium at: bit.ly/ASP2025SYMP