
Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance(1993)
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Overview
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.
Alanis Obomsawin
Director
Top Billed Cast

Alanis Obomsawin
Narrator (voice)

Jack Burning
Chief Joseph (voice)

Herbie Barnes
Chief Augnita

Ethel Blondin
Self

Robert Bourassa
Self

John Ciaccia
Self

Ellen Gabriel
Self

Elijah Harper
Self

Ovide Mercredi
Self
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Part of the Oka series
Includes Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance, My Name Is Kahentiiosta, Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man, Rocks at Whiskey Trench,
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