” Take Me Broken, Make Me Whole” is a poignant exploration of cultural resilience, reclamation, and healing as the Inland Tlingit of the Dakhká Nation embark on a transformative journey to reclaim their historical transportation waterways.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Northern BC and Yukon, the film unveils the powerful narrative of Elders and Youths coming together, navigating traditional canoes to reconnect long-lost relationships fractured by colonization. In a world grappling with the stresses of the modern era, the voyage becomes a vessel for healing, a chance for the community to mend the wounds inflicted by historical injustices.

The traditional canoe journey, a bi-annual ritual across the waterways, and a once-vibrant dance celebration were stifled by the government during the colonizing period. Outlawed and suppressed, these cultural activities languished for 120 years. Now, the waters of Atlin and Tagish Lakes reverberate with the echoes of singing, drumming, and paddles striking the water as Elders and leaders from three Tlingit nations revive the journey.

The film is a celebration of heritage, a testament to the strength of a community determined to reclaim its roots, and a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, healing is possible through the resurgence of tradition and unity.