Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
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7.4 | 1993 | 1h 59m

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

Documentary

Overview

In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.

Alanis Obomsawin Director
Alanis Obomsawin Writer

Top Billed Cast

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Narrator (voice)

Jack Burning

Jack Burning

Chief Joseph (voice)

Herbie Barnes

Herbie Barnes

Chief Augnita

Ethel Blondin

Ethel Blondin

Self

Robert Bourassa

Robert Bourassa

Self

John Ciaccia

John Ciaccia

Self

Ellen Gabriel

Ellen Gabriel

Self

Elijah Harper

Elijah Harper

Self

Ovide Mercredi

Ovide Mercredi

Self

Frank Natawe

Frank Natawe

Self