Little Pine Films

S’tayƏna – A Stickgame Story – This is who we are, we are still here, playing for years to come.

This feature documentary was co produced with Dolly Kruger and Ace Kruger.

Credits and behind the scenes

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YEEHAH! 

This short documentary captured a weekend event at Stelkia Ranch with UBCO YEEHAH program. Wild horses help youth reconnect to traditions and support culturally grounded wellness in the Thompson Okanagan. 

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Being Indian

qʷayxnmitkʷ xʷəstalk̓iyaʔ, Jane Stelkia is the eldest member of the Okanagan Nation and Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB). Jane identifies as an Indian. She insists that avoiding the term is akin to avoiding the historical truths about what happened to the Indian people.

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Okanagan Wild

There are wild horses that still roam free in Oliver British Columbia. Friendships that surround the Okanagan Wild horse uncover a different perspective about where they came from.

This short documentary was funded by Telus STORYHIVE.

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Chief Thunderbird

It’s late June in 1950, and the cousins are stuck thinning apples on a hot afternoon. Chief Thunderbird makes use of the storm to break the monotony of apple thinning for the other teenagers in the orchard.

This short film was Produced by Dolly Kruger and funded by Telus STORHIVE.

Credits and Behind the scenes

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Jane Stelkia on her 95th Birthday

This short film was made to celebrate qʷayxnmitkʷ xʷəstalk̓iyaʔ.  Enjoy a look back through 95 years in the Okanagan with Jane as she shares her collection of old films and photos.

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Okanagan Wild – Bonus Content

This documentary tells the story of how Little Pine Productions came together and the foundation of the friendships that make us who we are.

Funded by Telus STORYHIVE

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Cookout

Jane and Aaron Stelkia cook around a campfire and share a few stories about what hunting camp used to be like. 

We Ride for the Children

Aaron Stelkia joins the “For the Children” convoy to the Kamloops Residential Schools.

 

Enjoy your Ride

Jane talks about the Wild Horses

qʷayxnmitkʷ xʷəstalk̓iyaʔ, Jane Stelkia is the eldest member of the Okanagan Nation and Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB). Jane shares what the wild horses mean to her and the role they played in the community.

Indian Grove 

Join Dora Stelkia as she narrates the heartfelt journey of the Stelkia family’s cattle drive in a captivating short film that celebrates tradition, community, and the Canadian landscape. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Osoyoos Indian Reserve in British Columbia, Dora shares her personal experiences alongside her family and friends during this annual event.

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