The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company

- Martin Defalco, & Willie Dunn,
- 1972,
- 42 min 22 s

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The Hudson's Bay Company's 300th anniversary celebration was no occasion for joy among the people whose lives were tied to the trading stores. This film, narrated by George Manuel, president of the National Indian Brotherhood, presents the view of spokesmen for Canadian Indian and Métis groups. There is a sharp contrast between the official celebrations, with Queen Elizabeth II among the guests, and what Indians have to say about their lot in the Company's operations.

Gil Cardinal

Following on from scenes of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s 300th anniversary celebration, with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip in attendance, the film bears down on applying the Aboriginal voice to a rather blunt indictment of a history of inequality in the trade relationship between the HBC and their Indian and Métis suppliers. Co-directed by Willie Dunn of the NFB’s Indian Film Crew.

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The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company

createAusername

“All your bay are belong to us”

8 Mar 2012
The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company

Alkaest

“Est-il possible de voir ce film en français ou avec un sous-titre français ?? Merci !”

19 Sep 2011
The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company

sixam

“A better idea would have been to try buying enough shares in the HBC to gain a seat or two on the board of directors to hopefully force some concessions.”

3 Jan 2011