SGaawaay K’uuna (Edge of The Knife) is premiering today at 9 p.m. as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day film screenings. Hosted by Arts Revelstoke, this free event will play until June 27.
Set in Haida Gwaii in the 1800’s, SGaawaay K’uuna tells a story of revenge, pride, and humanity. The film is an adaptation of the Haida story of Gaagiixid, the “Wildman.” After accidentally killing his best friend’s son, Adiits’ii flees into the rainforest. When he descends into madness, he transforms into the “Wildman.”
Filmed entirely in Haida, this movie has English subtitles. Haida is a critically endangered Indigenous language, with less than 30 native speakers remaining. However, language immersion programs and growing interest within younger generations may offer the language a lifeline.
Directed by Gwaai Edenshaw and Helen Haig-Brown, SGaawaay K’uuna features an all-Haida cast. In collaboration with the Haida council, SGaawaay K’uuna demonstrates how film can be used to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures.
To attend this online movie event, visit the Arts Revelstoke website.
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