Matimekush (2025)
Matimekush is landlocked in the former mining town of Schefferville, 700 km north of Sept-Îles. It was founded in the 1950s, when the Canadian government and Iron Or forced the Innu to settle down. In Canada’s Far North, there is a dire labour shortage. At Kanatamat School, the heart of the community, most of the high school teachers are from Africa.
Director: Guillaume Sylvestre
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 12, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
Production: Magasin Général
Country: Canada
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
indigenous, quebec, african community
More Films by Director: Guillaume Sylvestre
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Matimekush about?
- Matimekush is landlocked in the former mining town of Schefferville, 700 km north of Sept-Îles. It was founded in the 1950s, when the Canadian government and Iron Or forced the Innu to settle down. In Canada’s Far North, there is a dire labour shortage. At Kanatamat School, the heart of the community, most of the high school teachers are from Africa.
- Who directed Matimekush?
- Matimekush was directed by Guillaume Sylvestre.
- Who stars in Matimekush?
- Matimekush stars Conrad André, Judeleine Duréna, Kalhid El Fadli, Yendouban Banipo, Mohamed Ould Abdoul Aziz, Said Irène.
- What genre is Matimekush?
- Matimekush is a Documentary film.
- Where was Matimekush produced?
- Matimekush was produced in Canada.