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Laxwesa Wa - Strength of the River. Barb Cranmer. 1995 54 min. As distinct fishing societies of great spiritual, cultural and economic wealth, Indigenous people have always respected the resources of their rivers and oceans.
Now it's time for people to listen to what Indigenous people have to say. Filmmaker Barb Cranmer, a member of the 'Namgis First Nation, explores the rich fishing traditions of the Sto:lo, Heiltsuk and 'Namgis peoples of Canada's West Coast in Laxwesa Wa - Strength of the River.
- 54 min
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- Indigenous Film Archive
Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River: Directed by Barb Cranmer. With Donna Cranmer.
- Barb Cranmer
- Donna Cranmer
Filmmaker Barb Cranmer, a member of the 'Namgis First Nation, explores the rich fishing traditions of the Sto:lo, Heiltsuk and 'Namgis peoples of Canada's West Coast in Laxwesa Wa - Strength of the River.
Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River (1995) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
DVD Video, English, 1995. Edition: View all formats and editions. Publisher: Nimpkish Wind Productions, [Vancouver, British Columbia], 1995. Show more information. Location not available. We are unable to determine your location to show libraries near you.
Synopsis. As distinct fishing societies of great spiritual, cultural, and economic wealth, Indigenous peoples have always respected the resources of their rivers and oceans. But within their own lifetime, they have watched governments “manage” the fishery into a state of crisis.
