History and Origins
The film excerpts in this theme look at the creation myth of the Wendat, the life of the Mi’kmaq before European settlement, the origin of the word “Canada,” and the question of territory under the English and French regimes.
Excerpts
Our Nationhood
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Our Nationhood
2003, Director: Obomsawin, Alanis
excerpt 2 2 min 44 s
Description
Filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin explains the difference between a hereditary chief and an elected chief.
Portrait
Alanis Obomsawin’s biography and filmography can be consulted by visiting www.nfb.ca/portraits.
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Interview with Alanis Obomsawin