Indigenous Knowledge
The film excerpts under this theme consider the role of women, ways of thinking about hunting and fishing, forestry management, the technique of building an igloo, the importance of spirituality, and the preservation and transmission of ancestral values.
Excerpts
Bella Bella
1
Circle of the Sun
1
Eskimo Arts and Crafts
1
Our Nationhood
6
Tales of Sand and Snow
1
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2. The Elders of the Bella Bella community speak of the importance of passing on their language to the next generation. How is modern media being employed to help ensure the survival of the Heiltsuk language and the Bella Bella culture in general?
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Short Description
The film focuses on the fishing people of Campbell Island, 500 km north of Vancouver, and their plan to regain self-sufficiency. Their goals are to stimulate economic development and keep alive their ancient Heiltsuk culture.