Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

1993119 min
7.4/10
Documentary

Plot Summary

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.

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👥Cast (11)

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Narrator (voice)

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Jack Burning

Chief Joseph (voice)

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Herbie Barnes

Chief Augnita

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Ethel Blondin

Self

Robert Bourassa

Robert Bourassa

Self

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John Ciaccia

Self

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Ellen Gabriel

Self

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Elijah Harper

Self

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Ovide Mercredi

Self

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Frank Natawe

Self

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Bill Traverse

Self

🎬Crew

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Writers

Alanis Obomsawin

Producers

Wolf Koenig, Alanis Obomsawin

🖼️Gallery (2 images)

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🏷️Keywords

indigenousquebecmohawkwoman directorcanadian armyfirst nationsindigenous peoplesindigenous rights

Production Companies

ONF | NFB