Alanis Obomsawin's series on the 1990 Oka crisis
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance

NR1h 59m7.9

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This film tells the story of the 1990 standoff between Native American protesters and Canadian authorities, exploring the historical context and emotional complexities that led to the tense confrontation.

My Name Is Kahentiiosta

NR30m7.5

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The documentary follows Kahentiiosta's journey from the crisis's start to its conclusion, highlighting her experiences at Kanehsatake, including her courtroom testimony and the obstacles she encountered due to the Prosecutor General's failure to recognize her Mohawk name.

Spudwrench

NR58m6.8

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Acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin's documentary profiles Randy Horne, a high steel worker from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, as he fiercely advocates for his people's cultural heritage.

Rocks at Whiskey Trench

NR1h 46m7.2

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The 1990 standoff between the Mohawk communities of Kahnawake and Kanehsatake and the Canadian military and civilians was marked by intense violence, as the Mohawk fiercely resisted Canadian incursion into their territory.

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