Time Immemorial

Synopsis

For over a century, the Nisga'a people of northwestern B.C. have fought for title over their traditional lands. Their determined and persistent lobbying has propelled the issue of Native land claims into the mainstream political arena. Archival material and interviews recount the clash of cultures over four generations and retrace the steps that carried the Nisga'a's case to the Supreme Court of Canada. This is a film about the history of the Nisga’a, but also a chance to follow the determination of a First Nation to be heard and recognised for who they are, and where they are.

1991, 60 min

Where to find this film:

Tamarack Productions/NFB. Please contact us.

Credits

Tamarack Productions
National Film Board of Canada 

Director

Hugh Brody  

Producers

James Cullingham

Peter Raymont 

Producer for the NFB

Kent Martin

Production Manager

Betsy Carson

Script

Hugh Brody

Executive Producer

Peter Raymont

Camera

Kirk Tougas

Sound

Michael McGee

Caroline Goldie

Editing

Haida Paul

Sound Editing

Haida Paul

Jane Ludgate

Alison Grace

Re-recording

Jean-Pierre Joutel

Shelley Craig

Animation

Svend-Erik Eriksen

Music

John Kim Bell


Gallery

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