Ceremony: Indigenous Resilience Story for Global Audiences

Bianchi Hanuse's documentary film "Ceremony" is set to premiere on Netflix in 2027. The film, which has garnered awards at major festivals including SXSW, Hot Docs, and the Sydney Film Festival, centers on the Nuxalk Nation in British Columbia. It documents their determined efforts to restore the local population of ooligan fish.

These fish are crucial to the Nuxalk people, sustaining their community and traditional celebrations each spring. The documentary also emphasizes the enduring resilience of the Indigenous community. These restoration initiatives, amplified by broadcasts from Nuxalk Radio, highlight their strength amidst the challenges posed by climate change and colonization.

Director Hanuse expressed that telling this truth took 12 years, a story unfamiliar to most Canadians. "We made it for us and with Netflix, we're sharing it beyond our valley," she stated, signifying a commitment to sharing Indigenous narratives. Netflix has previously supported Indigenous-directed content in Canada.