Sinyohow Haawaakm 'Aaknach

ID: WMA2026_528

Track: Indigenous

Sinyohow Haawaakm ‘Aaknach is Barona Cultural Center & Museum’s latest film in our ancient philosophy series. This 20-minute animated film explains from where our cultural protocols come. Sinyohow, the woman who knows all, raises her twin boys, who are also all-knowing, but despite this, they struggle with motherhood and growing up. Even though this is an ancient story, it remains relevant today! See the film and learn about the importance of modern story-telling!

Session Information

Format: Regular session/panel (roundtable, single speaker, etc.)

Uniqueness: It is important to share Native ways of knowing with colleagues, inspire museums to partner with Native communities, and help keep these ancient philosophies alive.

Objectives: 1: Understand the importance of Native or “other” ways of knowing. 2: Understand that museums can support Native communities in keeping their stories alive. 3: Inspire meaningful collaboration with Native communities

Engagement: Audience members will view the film, have a chance to talk with the curator and filmmaker, learn the history of the project, and why story-telling in this manner is very important in Native communities.

Relationship to Theme:

Audience

Audiences: Curators/Scientists/Historians 

Professional Level: All levels 

Scalability: All attendees would enjoy watching the film but all organization types and sizes could benefit from realizing the land they occupy is Native land, there are ancient philosophies that are tied to that land, and everyone can do something in the way of partnership with the Native people in their area.

Participants