Unceded Chiefs

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.

Director: Doreen Manuel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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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 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.
Who directed Unceded Chiefs?
Unceded Chiefs was directed by Doreen Manuel.
How long is Unceded Chiefs?
Unceded Chiefs has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Unceded Chiefs?
Unceded Chiefs is a Documentary film.
Where was Unceded Chiefs produced?
Unceded Chiefs was produced in Canada.