Two young brothers from the Lil’wat Nation set out to ski the mountain they were raised beneath, pushing both themselves and their culture through sport. “Slides on the Mountain” follows brothers Talon (17) and Riki (15), as they decide to ski Ts’zil and set off to learn the skills they need to ride the mountain safely.

Sandy Ward’s first film, Slides on the Mountain, is screening in community across Sea to Sky, in support of ILSA (Indigenous Life Sport Academy) October 13 -16.

The collaboration between Sandy and cinematographer Seth Gillis is the result of a year of planning and production, and presented by TELUS Originals, with support from Arc’teryx and Blackcomb Helicopters.

It’s the story of young local Lil’wat skiers, Talon and Riki Pascal, who take on the adventure of skiing Ts’zil, the mountain they grew up with.

All profits from the community screenings will go directly back to @ilsacrew – so, as Sandy says, “please come and support so that we can keep teaching local Indigenous youth these rad sports.”

Grab your tickets via the eventbrite link below (click on your community for the specific link.)

Peek the preview at https://www.instagram.com/mediabadboy/?img_index=2

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Mount Currie Lil’wat Nation Screening – October 13 2023(Special screening for Lil’wat Nation members!)

Place: U̓ll̓us Community Complex

Time: 6pm (Doors 5:30pm)

Cost: FREE Any donations will go to the Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA)

Join us for FREE pizza from 5 pm – 6 pm provided by Scandinave Spa Whistler from the Whistler Wood Fired Pizza Truck.

WHISTLER COMMUNITY SCREENING – October 14 2023

Place: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC)

Time: 6pm & 8pm (Doors at 5:30pm & 7:30pm)

Cost: $13 – all profits go to the Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA)

PEMBERTON COMMUNITY SCREENINGS – October 15 2023

Place: Signal Hill Elementary School

Time: 2pm & 6pm (Doors at 1:30pm & 5:30pm)

Cost: $5 cash on the door – all profits go to the Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA)

Due to capacity restrictions, please reserve your spot in advance to attend the event.

SQUAMISH COMMUNITY SCREENING – October 16 2023

Place: Valhalla Pure Outfitters

Time: 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)

Cost: $13 all profits go to the Indigenous Life Sport Academy (ILSA)