Dwayne Tomah, Passamaquoddy Language Keeper

About this event

Film "Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code". The Domination Code is a 15th Century European concept that was incorporated into US law, as justification for land theft, oppression, and colonization. Dwayne Tomah will share the impact of the Doctrine of Discovery on Native Americans today.

Dwayne Tomah is director of the Sipayik Museum in Maine, dedicated to Passamaquoddy language and culture. He is translating wax cylinder recordings of the Passamaquoddy language at the Library of Congress. He collaborated with Ken Burns on the Native American docuseries "Language Protectors", as well as, Animal Planet's "Winged Creatures" segment on the history of the Thunderbird.

All are invited to this special program.