Join us for a virtual discussion of The Cherokee Word for Water. This documentary explores the work of Wilma Mankiller, who became the first modern female Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Participate in our virtual movie discussion by watching the film prior to the event, then join us for an online video discussion about the film.
The film is available in the Library's Kanopy streaming video collection.
Create your Wilmette Public Library Kanopy account here.
The film can be found on Kanopy here.
Registrants will receive a link to join the discussion via Zoom.
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