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Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

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Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

7.4

1h 59m

1993

Synopsis

In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Trailer

Documentary

indigenousquebecmohawkwoman directorcanadian armyfirst nationsindigenous peoplesindigenous rights

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Cast & Crew

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

as Narrator (voice)

Jack Burning

as Chief Joseph (voice)

Herbie Barnes

as Chief Augnita

Ethel Blondin

as Self

Robert Bourassa

Robert Bourassa

as Self

John Ciaccia

as Self

Ellen Gabriel

as Self

Elijah Harper

as Self

Ovide Mercredi

as Self

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