The feature-length documentary Snk̛míp Dig Deeper will be shown at the Nelson United Church on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., as part of its screening tour across the Kootenays. This special event will bring the film’s important message about ecological restoration and Indigenous reconciliation to the Nelson community.
Filmed over six years in the Sinixt tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (traditional territory), Snk̛míp Dig Deeper provides an in-depth look at the restoration of the Snk̛míp marsh at the north end of Slocan Lake, uncovering its historical significance as an ancient Indigenous village and sparking broader discussions on Indigenous rights.
The documentary follows the efforts of the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology as they restore the marsh while challenging common narratives about land ownership and confronting Canada’s colonial history.
“This film isn’t just about wetland restoration,” says co-director Marilyn James of the Autonomous Sinixt. “It’s about restoring right relationships, with the land and between all peoples.”
The documentary, co-produced and co-directed by the Valhalla Foundation for Ecology and the Autonomous Sinixt, offers a transformative exploration of the intersections between environmental stewardship and cultural reconciliation. It encourages viewers to rethink their relationships with the land and recognize the enduring wisdom of its original inhabitants.
Following each screening, there will be a Q&A session with the filmmakers, offering a unique opportunity for the community to engage in meaningful dialogue about the film’s themes.
For more information about the film, please contact Yasmín Rodríguez at producer@digdeeperfilm.ca or visit our website, https://www.digdeeperfilm.ca.
Admission is pay what you can, but $15 is the suggested donation.