Our Land Is Our Life (1974)

In March, 1974, the Cree of the Mistassini area in northern Québec met to discuss their long-term future. After three hundred years of minimal contact with the white man, they had been offered 'compensation' by the government of Québec for the effects of the James Bay power project. But they decided that nothing, neither jobs nor money, meant more to them than their land. The film presents the issues under these headings: The Conflict, The Hunting Culture, The Schools, The Villages, The Fight for the Land.

Director: Boyce Richardson, Tony Ianzelo
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en

Keywords

indigenous rights

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Land Is Our Life about?
In March, 1974, the Cree of the Mistassini area in northern Québec met to discuss their long-term future. After three hundred years of minimal contact with the white man, they had been offered 'compensation' by the government of Québec for the effects of the James Bay power project. But they decided that nothing, neither jobs nor money, meant more to them than their land. The film presents the issues under these headings: The Conflict, The Hunting Culture, The Schools, The Villages, The Fight for the Land.
Who directed Our Land Is Our Life?
Our Land Is Our Life was directed by Boyce Richardson, Tony Ianzelo.
How long is Our Land Is Our Life?
Our Land Is Our Life has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
Where was Our Land Is Our Life produced?
Our Land Is Our Life was produced in Canada.