Is the Crown at war with us?

In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
96 mins
Status
Finished
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★66% Average★5 Users

Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
96 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Sep 13, 2003
Season
2003
Average Score
66%
Mean Score
66%
Ratings
5
Popularity
5
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
ONF | NFB
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

Tags

canada50%indigenous50%environment50%woman director50%first nations50%canadian history50%new brunswick50%fishermen50%

Description

In the summer of 2000, federal fishery officers appeared to wage war on the Mi'gmaq fishermen of Burnt Church, New Brunswick. Why would officials of the Canadian government attack citizens for exercising rights that had been affirmed by the highest court in the land? Alanis Obomsawin casts her nets into history to provide a context for the events on Miramichi Bay.

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Japanese

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