Peoples of the Skeena
This short film from 1949 introduces us to the Gitxsan and Tsimshian First Nations of northern British Columbia. These peoples of the Skeena River exist in two worlds. Ancient totem poles tower against the mountains and the forests, old graveyards reveal fragments of shared history, and traditional crafts are still practiced on the reserves. But in the school games, in a wedding complete with white veil and white rice, and in the sawmill, we see how other ways of life are being adopted.
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Peoples of the Skeena, , provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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Credits
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producerJames Beveridge
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cameraHoward T. Ennis
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editingDavid Mayerovitch
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musicRobert Fleming
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