"A right is alive as long as you practice it. If you stop practicing it, then it tends to go away."

Jack Lorrigan
Tlingit marine biologist

Harvest: Quyurciq is a 20-minute documentary short film that examines the relationship between Alaska’s Indigenous peoples and sea otters. It’s screened at a number of international film festivals and museums and has been incorporated into coursework at post-secondary institutions including Stanford University, Cornell University, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), among many others. 

The film generates thoughtful, inspired discussion no matter its audience, but it might be particularly relevant viewing for those studying environmental science, conservation biology, marine biology, ecology, oceanography, anthropology, Indigenous Studies, United States History, or ethnography.

Interested in screening the film? Please reach out to us, and we will gladly provide a free screener. In the meantime, we encourage you to check out the film’s trailer below.

Teach our Film and Curriculum

Want to learn more about our film and curriculum? Get in touch with us at harvestalaska@gmail.com.