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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