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ByRachel Tilseth

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A Story of Coexistence. Be a part of the giving movement on #GivingTuesday.

Your gift on Giving Tuesday can change the narrative by helping get the film’s message out to more viewers. Let’s come together this Giving Tuesday to support our community in Wolf Advocacy. “Every dollar counts on Giving Tuesday! Help educate the public about Wisconsin’s Gray wolves! #GivingTuesday

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Trailer & Wolves Official Trailer

People & Wolves: A Story of Coexistence
This is a story of coexistence. For centuries, the Ojibwe have lived alongside their brother Ma’iingan, who we know in English as the wolf. In February 2021, a brutal assault, a hunt on their wolf relative, stirs emotion and grief for Ma’iingan as they know what happens to him will happen to them.

A Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Film by Rachel Tilseth and edited by Justin Koehler.

Cast: Edith Leoso, Peter David, Marvin DeFoe, Michael Waasegiizhig Price, Patrick Durkin, Sandy Gokee, John Johnson Sr., and Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.

Director/Producer; Rachel Tilseth, Manish Bhatt; co-producer, Writer; Rachel Tilseth, and Tyler Grape; Cameraman.

Poster Design; Ned Gannon
Featured song ” Don’t Know Why, But They Do” Words & Music by Joe De Benedetti & Noah Hill.

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Cast member Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace discusses what she call a spiritual connection in the following clip from the film.

People & Wolves documentary is a moving tribute to the deep bond between the Ojibwe people and the wolves of Wisconsin. From the opening scene, viewers are drawn into the heart of this relationship through an evocative interview with Edith Leoso, the Bad River Cultural Preservation Officer of the Ojibwe Tribe of Lake Superior. Leoso’s words resonate deeply, revealing a spiritual connection that is as profound as it is heartbreaking, making it impossible not to empathize with the plight of the wolves and the Ojibwe people alike.

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This documentary is a bold statement with a powerful message. It is educational, insightful, and deeply poignant, shedding light on the cultural and spiritual impacts of wolf hunting on an indigenous community. By the end, you will know more than you ever imagined about the Ojibwe culture and the dire consequences of wolf hunting. This is a must-watch that superbly combines expert interviews, quality visuals, and a heartfelt narrative. Highly recommended. Reviews by Short Films Matter

Award Winner!

Awards

Movie Play International Film Festival-Nominee
Royal Wolf Film Awards-Award Winner
Australia Independent Film Festival-Quarter-Finalist
Mindfield Film Festival • Albuquerque-Finalist
Critics’ Choice International Film Festival-Award Winner
Montreal Independent Film Festival-Award Winner
2024 ARFF Amsterdam // International Awards-Quarter-Finalist
Red Cedar Film Festival-Award Winner
36 Girona Film Festival Official Selection

Our Fiscal Sponsor is Film North where you can make a tax-deductible donation to the film.

Mission & Vision
FilmNorth’s mission is to empower artists to tell their stories, launch and sustain successful careers, and advance The North as a leader in the national network of independent filmmakers. We achieve our mission by nurturing a vibrant, diverse community of film and media artists; providing education and resources at every stage of their careers; and celebrating their achievements.

All wolf videos in the film courtesy of Voyageurs Wolf Project!

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By Rachel Tilseth

I am a Menomonie, Wisconsin-based environmental writer, filmmaker, and owner of Wolves of Douglas County WI Films & Media. My work explores the relationships between humans, wildlife, and local ecosystems, focusing on threats to vulnerable habitats. Through independent, grassroots media, I advocate for sustainable coexistence with apex predators and educate the public on ecological economics. My award-winning short film, People & Wolves: A Story of Coexistence, won Best Documentary Short at the Red Cedar Film Festival and features insights from Dr. Jane Goodall, Ojibwa tribal members, hunters, and biologists.