This documentary short is an introduction to the Bella Bella (Heiltsuk) of Campbell Island, 500 km North of Vancouver on the Pacific Coast. Since the coming of settlers, these fishing people have watched their ancient Heiltsuk culture and their independence all but disappear. Today, in an energetic attempt to become self-sufficient, they are regaining both - successfully combining economic development with cultural revival.
We hear the Heiltsuk language spoken in the film (Haíɫzaqvḷa).
Credits
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directorBarbara Greene
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producerJohn N. Smith
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executive producerIan McLaren
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photographyAndré GagnonYves Drapeau
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soundClaude Lefebvre
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editingBarrie HowellsTina Viljoen
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sound editingJohn Knight
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re-recordingJean-Pierre Joutel
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musicLarry Crosley
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