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Unceded Chiefs

1h 3m

Unceded Chiefs is a documentary film. directed by Doreen Manuel. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Unceded Chiefs traces the historic early activism of BC First Nations Leaders who in the late 1960's unified in a battle against the Canadian government to reject Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau's proposed 1969 White Paper Policy. Director Doreen Manuel skilfully weaves a story of resilience and determination through interviews and archival audio with the people who lived the battle and the children of the Chiefs who had dedicated their lives to the leadership and survival of their Aboriginal title and rights.

Quick Facts

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Runtime 1h 3m 63 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unceded Chiefs about?

Unceded Chiefs traces the historic early activism of BC First Nations Leaders who in the late 1960's unified in a battle against the Canadian government to reject Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trude...

Who directed Unceded Chiefs?

Unceded Chiefs was directed by Doreen Manuel.

How long is Unceded Chiefs?

Unceded Chiefs has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).