Lost Nation: The Ioway

Film on History of Iowa Tribe to be shown Saturday

 

From the Stillwater News Press:

ThePayne County Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. in the Stillwater Public Library on Saturday to view a documentary film about the history of the Iowa Tribe.

The award-winning film “Lost Nation: The Ioway,” will be accompanied by comments from cultural officers Dr. Bob Fields and Dr. Bobi Roush of the Oklahoma Iowa Tribe.

In October 2007, two bus loads of Oklahoma Iowa Tribal members traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, with beautiful tribal regalia in their luggage.

They were going to the premiere of the “Lost Nation: The Ioway.” The story of the tribe’s history was being shown by the Iowa State History Society.

Producer Tammy Rundle said, “We hope the film will help to restore this chapter of Iowa’s rich heritage to public consciousness.

We can’t change events from long ago, but we think viewers will relate to the courage and perseverance of the Ioway as they struggled with forces that changed their lives forever.”

Since that time, the film has been widely shown and appreciated. It won the Best Documentary Film at the Iowa Independent Film Fest in 2008, and many other honors have been awarded filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle.

The documentary brings together commentary from historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, Iowa Elders and new footage of historic sites, photographs and documents.

The Payne County Historical Society’s meeting will be held in the Stillwater Public Library, with the meeting starting at 10 a.m.

The film lasts 57 minutes, and the public is invited to attend the meeting.

Membership in the Payne County Historical Society is open to anyone interested in Payne County history.

Individual memberships are $15, and family memberships are $25. A subscription to the Payne County Historical Review is included with membership.

In addition, the Society sponsors informative meetings and outings several times a year.

http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/communityorg/local_story_175121621.html

"Ioway" Filmmakers Visit Oskaloosa for Mahaska Statue Centennial

Lost Nation: The Ioway filmmakers Kelly (left) and Tammy Rundle appeared in Oskaloosa, Iowa for the centennial of a statue of Ioway leader Mahaska, or White Cloud.

A ceremony on the square was interupted by rain (as it was 100 years ago).  A DVD signing at the Book Vault was followed by an evening showing of the film at William Penn University.

"Lost Nation: The Ioway" to Screen in Oskaloosa, Iowa During Centennial Commemoration

Fourth Wall Films Photo.

Oskaloosa's statue of Native Amerian Ioway leader Mahaska (White Cloud) is 100 years old on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.   A short ceremony on the square at 5:15 pm will commemorate the centennial anniversary.

In attendance will be Oskaloosa's mayor, a local historian, Ioway tribal members Jim and Linda Rhodd (Mr. Rhodd is a descendant of Mahaska), and documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle.

The commemoration will be followed at 5:30 with a reception and DVD signing at the Book Vault directly across the street from the statue.  Kelly and Tammy Rundle will sign copies of their historial documentary Lost Nation: The Ioway.

At 7:30 pm, Lost Nation: The Ioway will screen in William Penn University's Mahaska Room. The FREE showing of the film features a lobby display and will be followed by a discussion with Ioway tribal members Jim and Linda Rhodd, Melinda Carriker of Living History Farms 1700 Ioway Indian Village, and documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle.

Forgotten Ioway Nation Remembered at Iowa History Forum Event

Tammy Rundle at a 2008 DMACC event.

Join us on Friday, April 3, 2009 at the DMACC Ankeny Campus for three Iowa History Forum presentations:

The Forgotten Nation: Rediscovering the Story of the Ioway
172 years after their forced removal, the Ioway Tribe and their dramatic story have returned to the state that bears their name.  This journey through a forgotten chapter of Iowa's Native American history is explored through documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle’s experiences in making and distributing “Lost Nation: The Ioway.”

Heritage and Homicide: Living with the Axe Murder Mystery
Villisca isn’t known as the birthplace of a president.  Instead, history handed it the Iowa’s worst mass murder.  How does a community define itself in the wake of a tragedy?  Documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle discuss the town’s efforts to both avoid and acknowledge the axe murders of 1912.

Preserving the Past: One Hour Documentary Film School
Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle use examples from their own historical documentary films to describe the filmmaking process.  This “one-hour film school” will show you how to get your Iowa history story from an idea to the silver screen.

Part of a day-long series of over 30 Iowa history presentations, the sessions are free to students and $25 (all-day pass) for others.  The event has been organized by Dr. Lisa Ossian.

The link below leads to a Des Moines Register article:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090331/NEWS/90330041/1025/COMM01&community=Ankeny

Ioway Documentary to Screen at Iowa Independent Film Festival in Mason City

Lost Nation: The Ioway will be featured in two showings at the upcoming Iowa Independent Film Festival in Mason City.

The film will screen on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Reunion Hall in Music Man Square, and on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Music Man Square's Exploratorium, 308 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401.

Filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle will introduce each showing, and a brief discussion with viewers will follow.

Lost Nation: The Ioway recently won two awards at the 2008 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival and placed second among 40 documentaries at the 2008 Beloit International Film Festival.

A recent showing of the film in Lost Nation (population 497) drew nearly 400 to the Iowa town that inspired the title of the historical documentary.

More information is available on the Iowa Independent Film Festival website at: www.IowaIndie.org

See you there!

Ioway Native American Documentary to Screen in Town that Inspired the Title: Lost Nation, Iowa

The Native American historical documentary Lost Nation: The Ioway will screen on Saturday, April 12, 2008 in the town that inspired the title, Lost Nation, Iowa.

The Ioway and their ancestors lived in what is now known as Iowa for 1,000 years prior to removal, and the state was named after them in 1846.

A joint presentation by Ioway tribal member Pete Fee and archaeologist Mark L. Anderson begins at 1:00 pm at the Midlands Lost Nation Center at 100 Winter and South Avenue.

The Ioway film screens at 2:00 pm and will be followed by a discussion with filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle, Pete Fee, Mark L. Anderson, and John Palmquist.

The event also includes a display of items related to the making of the film and the Ioway.  Although the weather forecast has turned cool for Saturday, this is an indoor rain or shine event.

The event is sponsored by Lost Nation Visions Visions, Ltd. and other Lost Nation community organizations.

Join us in Lost Nation for this unique event in Iowa's heartland!

KCCI CBS Reports on the Premiere of "Lost Nation: The Ioway"

Michelle Parker of Des Moines TV station KCCI interviewed Tammy and I regarding the world premiere of "Lost Nation: The Ioway."

This was the day of the premiere, so our nerves were pretty well shot.  The local Fox affiliate also did interviews with us, but we never saw that piece.  Let us know if you did, and if it's available online.

We viewed this KCCI clip for the first time this morning.

Thanks Michelle!

historical KCCI.com - Video - Iowa History Film To Debut At Museum

Ioway Documentary to Screen in Western Iowa

"Lost Nation: The Ioway" will screen at the Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 2:00 pm.

John Palmquist will erect a tipi at 11:00 am on the day of the showing, and he welcomes looky loos and media types. : )  John will join Tammy and I for a discussion following the film.

Seating is limited, so be sure to buy tickets in advance.  Call 712.366.4900 for more information.  The Center is located at 3434 Richard Downing Avenue in Council Bluffs.

Finding "Lost Nation: The Ioway"

We are still catching our breath from the premiere event and Des Moines public showings of "Lost Nation: The Ioway."  In a word, it was phenomenal.  Nearly 200 Ioway people attended.  I have many more details and pictures to share in future posts.

If you have photos from the premiere and related weekend activities that you can share, please e.mail them to IowaFilm@aol.com.  Video is also welcome.  Please contact us for instructions on how best to submit video.

Our showing at the Wickiup Hill facility was also a great success drawing 225 to a rural setting near Cedar Rapids.  We were pleased to be joined there by Ioway tribal member Pete Fee who participated in the Q & A with us.  Thanks Pete!

Our next showing is tomorrow at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History.  The film begins at 7:00 pm, but come early to see the special Ioway museum display and the original 1837 Ioway map.

On Sunday the film will be featured at the IMAX Theater at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, following a presentation by Bill Green on the 1837 Ioway map.  Dr. Green's program runs from 2-3 pm and "Lost Nation: The Ioway" begins at 4 pm.  One ticket gives you access to both programs and the museum exhibits.

More to come!

First Ioway Film Showing Nearly Sold Out

(Sage GoodTracks at Living History Farms. Des Moines Register photo by Christopher Gannon)

The first of our twin premiere showings of "Lost Nation: The Ioway" at the State Historical Society of Iowa in Des Moines is nearly sold out.

To avoid disappointment, please do not wait until the night of the event to purchase a ticket for either of these showings.

Plenty of tickets for the second showing on premiere night are still available.  Both programs are identical and both audiences will be able to meet and greet between events.

Order online, or stop in to the museum gift shop to purchase tickets in advance.

Again, we apologize for having a limited number of comp tickets.  The response from Ioway people has been overwhelming.  Nearly 200 are now expected at the twin premiere showings and other showings throughout the weekend.

This will likely be the largest gathering of Iowa people in the state of Iowa since 1837 and perhaps the largest gathering of Northern and Southern Ioway people since 1878.

As a reminder, comp tickets for Ioway tribal members (with ID) are available to other Des Moines weekend showings (October 12-14, 2007) on a first come first serve basis on the day of the showing.  These seats are subject to pre-sale and sales on the day of each event.  We cannot reserve comp seats for weekend shows.

Iowa Heritage Weekend at Living History Farms was a great success drawing nearly 1200 people over the course of two days!