Archival interviews with Chiefs and descendants provide authentic historical context
Focus on early 1960s activism highlights Indigenous resilience and resistance
Produced by Doreen Manuel, a renowned Indigenous filmmaker
Educational value for institutions and cultural learning
Suitable for public screenings and community engagement
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Unceded Chiefs traces the historic early activism of British Columbia 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 skillfully weaves a story of resilience and determination through i