Nishnawbe-Aski: The People and the Land
Jan 01 1977
•0h 27m
•Documentary
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.
Cast
See allPhyllis Ferguson
Narrator
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