The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court (2023)

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The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is represented by six communities in the stunningly beautiful interior of British Columbia. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the Tŝilhqot’in People have cared for this territory for millennia. With increasing external pressures from natural-resource extraction companies, the communities mobilized in the early 21st century to assert their rightful title to their lands. Following a decision by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2007 that only partially acknowledged their claim, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s plight was heard in the Supreme Court of Canada. In a historic decision in 2014, the country’s highest court ruled what the Tŝilhqot’in have long asserted: that they alone have full title to their homelands.

Director: Alanis Obomsawin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date:
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

canada, indigenous peoples, short film, rights, law

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court about?
The Tŝilhqot’in Nation is represented by six communities in the stunningly beautiful interior of British Columbia. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the Tŝilhqot’in People have cared for this territory for millennia. With increasing external pressures from natural-resource extraction companies, the communities mobilized in the early 21st century to assert their rightful title to their lands. Following a decision by the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2007 that only partially acknowledged their claim, the Tŝilhqot’in Nation’s plight was heard in the Supreme Court of Canada. In a historic decision in 2014, the country’s highest court ruled what the Tŝilhqot’in have long asserted: that they alone have full title to their homelands.
Who directed The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court?
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court was directed by Alanis Obomsawin.
How long is The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court?
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court?
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court is a Documentary film.
Where was The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court produced?
The Spirit of the Tsilqot'in People is Hovering over the Supreme Court was produced in Canada.