Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993)

Name: Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1993
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Alanis Obomsawin, Jack Burning, Herbie Barnes, Ethel Blondin, Robert Bourassa

1h 59m Canada

Documentary

Plot

July 1990 marked a pivotal moment in Canadian history as tensions erupted over a planned golf course encroaching on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) territory in Oka, Quebec. What began as a local dispute quickly escalated into a significant standoff, capturing global attention and igniting a fierce debate about Indigenous rights and land sovereignty. This gripping documentary chronicles the events and struggles faced by the Mohawk community, highlighting their resilience and the broader implications of the conflict that resonated across Canada and beyond.

Cast

Alanis Obomsawin Jack Burning Herbie Barnes Ethel Blondin Robert Bourassa John Ciaccia Ellen Gabriel Elijah Harper Ovide Mercredi Frank Natawe Bill Traverse