IPFF26: The Spirit Who Swims + Cut Knife Creek

CUT KNIFE CREEK (8 mins)
A Oral History animated story for language preservation.
Seven Tsut'ina men refuse to turn back despite 3 dark omens urging them to, they come upon a Cree camp which leads to battle and death in a supernatural way. This is a traditional story of sacrifice, learning from nature, gentle acts of humanity, and community.

THE SPIRIT WHO SWIMS (56 min.)
Vi. The Spirit Who Swims highlights this 'clash of cultures' by focusing on the spiritual significance the Salmon has for Indigenous peoples along the Fraser River.
Vi aerials a. Alongside the way, we encounter Indigenous people in four unique, riverside communities, and learn of their deep connection to the Salmon and the struggles endured by each.
The Spirit Who Swims is more than just a documentary, it is a record of the challenges facing First Nation communities along the Fraser River. It is an Indigenous-rooted manifesto for restoring balance to our natural world.

Running time: 64 min.