Colonialism and Racism

The film excerpts in this theme show the devastating effects of European colonialist policies on Aboriginal peoples. They also show acts of racism in which Aboriginal peoples have been victimized in their relations with whites.

Excerpts

Dancing Around the Table, Part One

Forgotten Warriors

My Name Is Kahentiiosta

Ojigkwanong - Encounter with an Algonquin Sage

The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company

Our Nationhood

Riel Country

Uranium

Our Nationhood

2003, Director: Obomsawin, Alanis

excerpt 4 3 min 11 s

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Description Gary Metallic, Listuguj’s hereditary Grand Council District Chief, speaks against the 1876 Indian Act imposition of band councils, a dictatorial governing system that he views as the source of Aboriginal problems. He talks about his role between 1992-97 in facilitating the change to a traditional way of leadership.

Questions

1. Why would the Quebec government not negotiate with Gary Metallic, Chief of the Mik’Maq nation?

2. Divide and conquer is a common tactic used by colonialist powers. How did the Indian Act of 1876 serve this purpose in the Listuguj conflict?

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This film recounts the difficult battle waged by the Listuguj Mi’kmaqs against the Government of Quebec in 1998 for the right to manage their own natural resources. The film also highlights some of the achievements of this community located in the Gaspe Peninsula.