Indigenous Environmental Protection (Ages 12-14)
This playlist showcases how Indigenous Nations have resisted and fought to maintain the right to use and manage resources on their traditional lands. These films illustrate Indigenous ways of life and the strength of many communities as they protect the land for future generations. Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
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This playlist showcases how Indigenous Nations have resisted and fought to maintain the right to use and manage resources on their traditional lands. These films illustrate Indigenous ways of life and the strength of many communities as they protect the land for future generations.
Pour visionner cette sélection en français, cliquez ici.
Playlist
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Hunters and BombersHugh Brody & Nigel Markham 1991 53 minThe hunters are the Innu people and the bombers are the air forces of several NATO countries, which conduct low-level flights over the Innu's hunting terrain. The impact of the jets is hotly debated by peace groups, Indigenous people, environmentalists and the military. But what is often overlooked are the many complex changes underway in Innu society, as social and technological changes confront a traditional hunting culture.
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UraniumMagnus Isacsson 1990 47 min
This documentary looks at the hazards of uranium mining in Canada. Toxic and radioactive waste pose environmental threats while the traditional economic and spiritual lives of the Indigenous people who occupy this land have been violated. Given our limited knowledge of the associated risks, this film questions the validity of continuing the mining operations.
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Fort Good HopeRon Orieux 1977 47 min
Shot during the Berger Inquiry into the Mackenzie Valley pipeline, this short documentary brings us the perspective of Canada’s First Nations communities. The majority feel that the pipeline would destroy their ancient hunting grounds and upset the balance of nature, and that Canada’s title to the land is far from settled. Though made in the late seventies, Fort Good Hope seems more relevant than ever, and raises important questions about northern development in general.
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Our NationhoodAlanis Obomsawin 2003 1 h 36 min
In this feature-length documentary, Indigenous filmmaker and artist Alanis Obomsawin chronicles the determination and tenacity of the Listuguj Mi'kmaq people to use and manage the natural resources of their traditional lands. The film provides a contemporary perspective on the Mi'kmaq people's ongoing struggle and ultimate success, culminating in the community receiving an award for Best Managed River from the same government that had denied their traditional rights.
