In Tomol, Artist Marcus Lopez shares his connection to the people and the cultural significance of Tomol ship-making, a traditional art form of vessel building. Despite colonizers' attempts to erase their community, they are still here, and art remains essential to their way of life. As an apprentice Tomol maker, Steven Villa emphasizes the importance of respecting nature and collaborating with Marcus in crafting a Tomol vessel. Elders are crucial role in guiding the younger generation, preserving the tradition to honor their ancestors. The Tomol building process is depicted as a joyful celebration of culture and history - an act of defiance and a show of resilience toward american colonizers attempt to eliminate the native peoples way of life.