OMAK — The documentary film "Covenant of the Salmon People" will be screened at the Mirage Theatre in Omak on January 27, at 6 p.m. The event, hosted by Columbiana, is free and open to the public, with donations welcomed.
The 60-minute film explores the Nez Perce Tribe's enduring commitment to protecting the Chinook salmon, a keystone species integral to their culture and traditional diet for thousands of years. The documentary examines the growing threats to the Chinook salmon population, including the impact of dammed river systems and climate change, which pose significant risks to the species' survival.
The Nez Perce Tribe, recognized as the oldest documented civilization in North America with archaeological evidence dating back 16,500 years along Idaho's Salmon River, has long regarded the salmon as a vital part of their heritage. The film highlights the tribe's ongoing efforts in salmon recovery and the cultural and environmental significance of these efforts.
Central to the documentary is the tribe's stance that breaching the four dams on the lower Snake River is essential for restoring salmon populations and honoring their ancient covenant with the species. The film raises questions about the federal government's role in addressing the decline of the Chinook salmon and whether decisive action will be taken to prevent the species from disappearing from the tribe's ancestral waters.
Members of the Nez Perce Tribe will be present at the screening to discuss the film and engage with attendees during a question-and-answer session.
For more information, attendees are encouraged to contact Columbiana or visit the Mirage Theatre's website at www.omaktheater.com.
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