Aboriginal Relations has produced a DVD compilation of six programs on B.C. First Nations and Aboriginal peoples, events and issues to complement its Cross-Cultural Training Program.
The programs are:
For more information on the Pulling Together Collection, contact Aboriginal Relations.
Pulling together videos
An Untold BC History |
| This program examines the early development of relations between settlers and Aboriginal people and the formation of colonial government policy regarding the Aboriginal people of British Columbia. From first contact in the late 1700's through to the establishment of reserves and residential schools, Confederation and the Indian Act, it provides a historical overview that is not often taught. Despite a history of prohibitive legislation and regulation, we witness an awakening – the cultural renewal of a people. |
Unfinished Business |
| The British Crown made treaties with the Aboriginal people starting in 1693 with the New England Friendship Treaties and, in British Columbia, treaty-making ended in 1899 with Treaty 8. Treaties allowed peaceful passage for settlers and speculators alike, across the vast tracts of land which became Canada. This production reviews how BC First Nations, then and now, continue to press the governments for recognition of Aboriginal rights. |
Ayuuklh Nisga'a: A Common Bowl |
| Filmed in the Nass Valley, this program shows contemporary Nisga'a culture and traditions; the relationship between the Nisga'a and the federal government; and a history of the Nisga'a Land Question. It portrays the beauty of the Nass Valley, the determination of the Nisga'a people, their distinctive world view, their willingness to share the land and resources and their links with the land. |
Delgamuukw v. The Queen - Aboriginal Rights |
| This program examines Aboriginal rights and the ownership of land and resources. The Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs tell how they have lived on the traditional territories since time immemorial and each hold tracts of land for the purpose of coexistence. The chiefs assert that, on their traditional territories, they have always harvested resources without interference for untold centuries. A feature of the program is the last known recorded interview with Johnny David, a respected, 117-year-old, Wet'suwet'en Elder. |
Watching Over Gwaii Hanaas: From Conflict to Cooperation |
 | This is a story of how our collective survival depends on environmental stewardship and cooperation. The Haida people refer to the Queen Charlotte Islands as Haida Gwaii, meaning Islands of the People. This profile of the Haida Watchmen program examines its meaning and value to the region and how people enjoy the recreational value of a well-maintained, ecologically-sensitive region. The Watchmen show that the livelihood and lifestyles of visitors to Gwaii Hanaas is enriched by their presence. |
Potlatch |
| The potlatch has been a focal point for intertribal contact and is often an elaborate celebration which occurs to mark significant events. This program is about a potlatch held at the Capilano Longhouse in North Vancouver where the Coast Salish Elders' Council and the Squamish Nation presented BC Hydro with a talking stick carved by Salish artist Stan Greene. The talking stick represents honour and dignity and commands integrity of whoever holds it. The potlatch represents a milestone along the road to building better relationships with First Nations. |
Last Modified: Mar 2, 2005
