Uranium
1990
47 min
Coming soon
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.
Details
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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directorMagnus Isacsson
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producerDale Phillips
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executive producerGraydon McCrea
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scriptMichael Riordon
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cameraBarry Perles
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soundRick GustavsenClancy LivingstonJeremy SagarYvon Benoît
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editingDominique Fortin
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sound editingAndré Chaput
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narratorBuffy Ste-Marie
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musicMichael Becker
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Study Guide - Guide 1
Geography - Environmental Issues
Indigenous Studies - Issues and Contemporary Challenges
Science - Earth Science and Geology
Social Studies - Environmental Challenges
Have students research, discuss, and write about the state of uranium mining in Canada since the film was made (1990). Students can take one of the mining towns mentioned (e.g., Port Radium, Uranium City) and examine how it has fared since then, both industrially and ecologically. Ask students how they feel after this film: what do they think when they see the amount of pollution and damage caused by such a strategic and critical industry?
