Elkarrekin Together
October 30, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm MDT
Join us in viewing Elkarrekin-Together, a documentary on Monday, October 30 at the Basque Center! Learn about a lesser-known history of the Basques in North America and hear about their unique relationship with the Native Americans in the 16th century, and what that may mean in current events. This event is free and open to all!
Co-sponsored by Euzkaldunak, Basque Museum & Cultural Center, Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Culture, and Boise State Basque Studies.
Synopsis: In a tiny island in the east coast of the United States, a small group of explorers looks for something. They are archaeologists, sailors, scientists and divers, They have clues that indicate that indicate undocumented activity: a peaceful and lasting coexistence between European fishermen and Native Americans during the mid sixteenth century. Through the chronicles of this expedition, we will discover values that the world needs more than ever before: dialogue, discovery, coexistence, and the beauty of creating something together.
