The Great Salish Heist

The Great Salish Heist is a Canadian comedy about a First Nations archaeologist named Steve Joe who is struggling with his personal life and seeking redemption. To bring peace to his ancestors and resolve the guilt surrounding a past tragedy, he assembles a group of people from the Rez to steal sacred artifacts from the Royal Museum of Western Canada. The plot involves a plan to intercept the objects before they are sent to Europe, while also attempting to deceive a wealthy Russian gangster who collects such items.

The film was written and directed by Darrell Dennis, who also stars as the lead character, Steve Joe. It is the first of two films directed by Dennis, followed by Sweet Summer Pow Wow in 2025. The supporting cast includes Graham Greene as Chief Roy, Tricia Helfer as Gloria, Ashley Callingbull as Tanya, Craig Lauzon as Andrew, and Andrea Menard as Joanne, with a total of 26 credited cast members. The production was handled by Orca Cove Media Inc. and has a runtime of 95 minutes.