Events & Gatherings
Nechako: It Will Be A Big River Again
When the Kenney Dam was built in the 1950s, it diverted most of British Columbia’s Nechako River to power an aluminum smelter—devastating ecosystems and the Stellat’en and Saik’uz Nations who depend on its waters. Seventy years later, these Nations continue their struggle against powerful institutions in a landmark legal case to restore the river’s flow and protect their way of life. Filmmaker and Indigenous scholar Lyana Patrick (Stellat’en First Nation) weaves personal reflection with urgent testimony from Elders, leaders, and land defenders who refuse to give up on the Nechako. Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again is a powerful chronicle of resistance and renewal—a call to action reminding us that survival must serve everyone, and that the health of our lands and waters is inseparable from our own.
This screening of Nechako: It Will Be A Big River Again is free and open to the public! All guests must check-in at the front desk to receive an admission token.
Event/Exhibition meta autogenerated block.
When
June 27 at 1:00PM
Where
SaskTel Theatre
June 27 at 1:00PM
Join us for Discovery Cinema, a Saturday afternoon matinee series for youth. This June, we’re screening a series of films in honour of both Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. These films reflect on themes of identity, family, the power of community, environmental stewardship, and generational hope from a wide range of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ filmmakers.
Director: Lyana Patrick
Year: 2025
Runtime: 91 minutes
Country: Canada
Special thanks to the National Film Board of Canada for assisting with this screening.