Bella Bella

Collaborators : Greene, Barbara | McLaren, Ian | Smith, John N. | Office national du film du Canada
Heiltsuk Indians -- Social life and customs.Indians of North America -- British Columbia -- Vancouver.Economics -- Indigenous Concerns.Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) -- British Columbia.Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) -- Cultural Identity.Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) -- Work.Social Issues -- Canadian Communities.Social Issues -- Indigenous Peoples.Social Issues -- Rural Life.Show 4 more

North of Vancouver, 500 km up-coast, live the Bella Bella from Campbell Island. Since the coming of the white man these fishing people have watched their ancient Heiltsuk culture and their independence all but disappear. Today, in an energetic attempt to become self-sufficient, they are regaining both--successfully combining a plan for economic development with a program of cultural revival. We hear the Heiltsuk language spoken in the film (Haíɫzaqvḷa).

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Resource Type : Émission et filmFormats : 1 streaming video (27 min., 20 sec.)Collection : PacificanadaLanguage : AnglaisYear of publication : ©1975

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