Jared Wahkinney
(USA)Jared Wahkinney is a Comanche filmmaker, Indigenous Anthropologist, and advocate for Indigenous communities and cultural resilience. Through storytelling and research, his work blends memory theories, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and environmental justice, highlighting connections between people and the landscapes they call home. He has worked extensively with tribal nations, the National Park Service, and academic institutions, including Salish Kootenai College, to create platforms for Indigenous voices. His projects aim to foster empathy, understanding, and equity in both cultural and environmental contexts.
ConnectPeyote People
Peyote People is a documentary that explores the relationship between Comanche people and peyote. The film documents the journey—from the harvest in South Texas to ceremonial use in Oklahoma—while emphasizing the importance of passing on these traditions to younger generations. The project also addresses the environmental challenges peyote faces due to a changing climate and habitat degradation. The documentary will blend together personal stories of Comanche elders, healers, and younger participants as they carry forward the knowledge and practices that have sustained their culture for generations.
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