See First Look – Teaser Trailer for ‘Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country)’ Luke Gleeson’s Indigenous Documentary

Here is the first look – teaser trailer for Luke Gleeson’s sophomore documentary feature Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country) which recently world premiered at Whistler Film Festival.

As development encroaches on once-pristine lands across the Province of British Columbia, a Tsay Keh Dene man and his grandfather reflect on the past and future of caribou in their territory, revealing a deep connection with a once-thriving species amid a rapidly changing landscape.

Set against the stunning backdrop of northern British Columbia’s wilderness, Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country) takes viewers on a contemplative journey through a rugged and remote landscape. Along the way, we meet those who live and work on the land – First Nations guardians, government biologists, and guide outfitters – each confronting the stark reality of declining caribou populations. This meditative film explores the profound connection between people and nature, and the enduring impacts of modernity on an ancient species.

The film features Seymour Isaac, Tsay Keh Dene Nation Elder and former Chief, Fraser MacDonald, Guide Outfitter and Biologist, and Clements Brace, a Tahltan Nation Guardian for the Tahltan Central Government.

“The decline of ungulate populations across British Columbia is a deeply complex issue, influenced by many interconnecting factors. With Wədzįh Nəne’, it is not our intention to present answers, but rather to start the conversation. To create space for reflection To invite viewers to consider what’s really happening with caribou declines, and to encourage them to learn more about a species that was once plentiful in the not-so-distant past,” says Director Luke Gleeson. “We are looking forward to sharing this conversation at our world premiere and with the support of our partner at Animiki See.”

Luke Gleeson is a multidisciplinary First Nations artist and a member of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation (TKDN), a Sekani-speaking people known as “People of the Mountains”. A former Lands and Resources Director for TKDN and current environmental consultant, Gleeson integrates themes such as water, natural states, and Tsay Keh Dene culture into his music, art, and film. He also creates work under the name Glezhe Nache, a cultural appellation he uses for music and specific projects. His debut feature documentary, DƏNE YI’INJETL | The Scattering of Man, was completed in 2021 and has screened at film festivals in Canada, the U.S., and internationally. Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country) is his second feature-length documentary.

Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country) was produced by Wudzih Productions (Presented by Mesilinka Films Inc., in association with Knowledge Network) Filmed in the province of British Columbia, Canada, with locations including Tsay Keh Dene Nation, Tahltan Nation, Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Mackenzie Junction, Prince George, and Tsay Keh Dene community (Finlay River 6). The film was directed, written, and produced by Luke Gleeson, co-written by Tim Cote and Yves Grundler with Tim Cote also serving as the Director of Photography and Yves Grundler as the film’s Editor.

It will debut on Knowledge Network in February 2026, and Animiki See Distribution has boarded as international distributor.

Watch the teaser trailer for Wədzįh Nəne’ (Caribou Country) above.