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The Salmon’s Call

Film Threat
Story by Alan Ng
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A visually stunning documentary that explores the deep cultural connection between Indigenous communities and the endangered wild salmon of British Columbia, while warning of the threats posed by industrial fish farming.
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  • The film highlights the traditional fishing practices and broader cultural significance of salmon to the Indigenous peoples of British Columbia, a heritage that is increasingly under threat as the next generation seeks a 'better life' in the city.
  • The documentary exposes how the rise of corporate fish farms along the coast is wreaking havoc on the Pacific salmon population by introducing diseases, disrupting the ecosystem, and endangering the survival of this keystone species that is so integral to the lives and culture of Indigenous communities.
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Joy Haskell, Tl'azt'en Nation, The Salmon's Call
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