Path of the Panther, Educational Film Screening + Panel at FIU

Presented by: FIU Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs Global Indigenous Forum and College of Business in association with World Happiness Fest

Date: Tuesday, February 21 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Introduction

Land Acknowledgement

Screening of the Path of the Panther Feature Film

Panel discussion moderated by Rev. Houston Cypress featuring

• Betty Osceola, The Miccosukee Tribe
• Dr. Craig van der Heiden, The Miccosukee Tribe
• Dr. John Kominoski, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, FIU
• Eric Bendick, Film Director
• A member of the Path of the Panther film crew

Networking Reception

Location: Student Academic Success Center SASC room 160

Co-Sponsored by: FIU Institute of Environment, World Happiness Fest, Dorthea Green Lecture Series, Ruth K & Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series, FIU Business, FIU Safe Zone Advocate

Learn more: PathofthePanther.com

“In the southern Everglades, a wildlife photographer, veterinarians, ranchers, conservationists, and indigenous people join forces to track and protect the endangered Florida panther. In this moving documentary, stunning images of the big cats spur the movement to restore a majestic keystone species as well as dwindling wilderness. While National Geographic’s Carlton Ward, Jr. employs camera traps to capture thrilling video and still portraits of panthers and other marshland creatures, biologists track the elusive wild felines, vets rehabilitate them after car strikes, and ranchers preserve working land and prevent overdevelopment. Creating wildlife corridors through ranch lands and nature preserves is the long-term plan. Through Ward’s art, the Florida panther and the swampland itself speak eloquently of their right to continue. A gripping tale of survival, Path of the Panther offers hope that we can follow our love of beauty and nature toward better stewardship of the Earth.”

CAROL HARADA

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

Host or Publisher Path of the Panther