Skana
Collin Hanney, 1971, 27 min., col., documentary.
In
1968, the first pod of killer whales was captured in British Columbia. They
were held in net pens at Garden Bay/Hospital Bay in Pender Harbour on the
Sunshine Coast. Members of the pod were separated, but one was kept for
study and training. Collin Hanney filmed the only record of that early training.
Skana traces her initial care, her transfer to the Vancouver Aquarium’s
B.C. Tel pool, and her public performances.
"[T]here is a much larger story surrounding this, and in light
of our understanding of whales and whale behaviour today - it seems woefully
ignorant! However, everything (and everyone) grows from what has gone before
- the history counts!"
— Shendra Hanney
Screening
Monday, February 21, 7:30pm
Part of a double bill at the Closing Night Gala with
In the Land of the War Canoes »
This film will be introduced by Shendra Hanney.
About the Director
Collin Hanney
Director, Cinematographer, Producer.
An avid stills photographer and darkroom expert who developed the first
colour separation techniques in western Canada, Collin Hanney left a legacy
of film and photographs that is in the process of being archived. Collin
Hanney passed away in 1997 in his 83rd year.
FILMOGRAPHY
Oasis in the Arctic (1960s - 70s)
To the Land of the Ancient Mayas (1960)
Boats of the Alberni Canal—the Uchuck 1 and 2 and The Lady Rose (1940s
- 50s)
Birth of a Mine (1950s)
Mountaineering in B.C. (1930)
Cast and Crew
Filmed and Produced by: C. S. Hanney
Edited by: Shendra Collin
Original Music by: Brian Griffiths, Griffiths-Gibson Productions
Skana’s Trainers: Terry McLeod, Mark Perry, Graeme Ellis
Skana’s Hostesses: Linda Jehn, Doria Carter, Liz Jackson, Sandra Ross
Skana’s Physician: Dr. Roberta Hartman
With the valuable assistance of: Dr. Murray Newman, Director, Vancouver
Public Aquarium; Vince Penfold, Curator; Sharon Proctor, Ph.D., Education
Supervisor
