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Nishnawbe-Aski: The People and the Land

This short documentary addresses the issue of change, and how it is affecting the Cree and Ojibwa of the Nishnawbe-Aski region. Four of their communities have been selected to illustrate the different ways in which the inhabitants are reacting to change. An enlightening film for anyone interested in northern development or the evolution of Indigenous societies.
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This short documentary addresses the issue of change, and how it is affecting the Cree and Ojibwa of the Nishnawbe-Aski region. Four of their communities have been selected to illustrate the different ways in which the inhabitants are reacting to change. An enlightening film for anyone interested in northern development or the evolution of Indigenous societies.

Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) Social Issues All subjects
Indigenous Cinema
  • director
    Phyllis Wilson
  • photography
    Graeme Ferguson
  • editing
    Brenda Gibson
  • sound
    Phyllis Wilson
  • music
    Vern Cheechoo
  • animation
    Nelvana Ltd.
  • graphics
    Val Teodori
  • commentary
    Heather Ross
  • narration
    Phyllis Wilson
  • additional recording
    Spence-Thomas Productions
  • re-recording
    Michel Descombes
  • unit administrator
    Lise Turcot
  • producer
    John N. Smith
    Graeme Ferguson
  • executive producer
    Don Hopkins
Nishnawbe-Aski: The People and the Land
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