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In this powerful episode of Film Picnic, we spread our blanket along the waters of the Nechako River to discuss environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and the art of documentary storytelling with filmmaker Lyana Patrick and producer Jessica Hallenbeck!

Together, they explore how Elder knowledge and oral histories were woven into the film, the methods of collaborating respectfully with Indigenous communities, as well as the broader patterns of resource extraction affecting Indigenous peoples globally. The conversation delves into documentary filmmaking as activism, visual storytelling techniques, and the film’s powerful call to action for co-management and stewardship.

Join us for this essential discussion about community-centered storytelling and why the Nechako truly will be a big river again