Nechako – It Will Be A Big River Again

Both lyrical and urgent, this feature-length debut documents the legal drama between the Stellat’en and Saiku’uz First Nations and the mining company responsible for the damming of the river. Director Lyana Patrick weaves together archival footage and stunning landscapes with the perspectives of Elders, activists, and community members, illuminating the river’s significance as a life source and spiritual entity. With its themes of cultural survival, environmental stewardship, and the interconnectedness of global Indigenous struggles against corporate exploitation, this powerful and personal film underscores the resilience of communities united in commitment to healing and reclaiming their ancestral lands and waters.