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Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance

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.

The film recounts the 1990 crisis in Oka, Quebec, Canada, where the Mohawk Nation resisted the forced takeover of their reserve land by the White community, highlighting the long history of European racism that led to this confrontation.

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Info about Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance

Studio(s): ONF | NFB

Originally Released: United States, Jul 12, 1993

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Documentary

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