Laxwesa Wa - Strength of the River (1995)
- Original title
- Strength of the River
- Directed by
- Barbara Cranmer
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- Canada
- Runtime
- 54 min
- Rating
- 7.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This documentary tells the story of Indigenous fishing traditions on Canada's West Coast. It shows how the Sto:lo, Heiltsuk, and Namgis peoples have fished for generations, and how government management has harmed the fishery. The filmmaker shares her own experience fishing with her father and highlights efforts to create a sustainable future.
respectfulcontemplativeeducationalculturally groundedearnestobservationalcalmreverent
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