Bella Bella

197527 min 20 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: Barbara Greene

Production: John N. SmithIan McLaren

North of Vancouver, 500 km up-coast, live the Bella Bella from Campbell Island. Since the coming of the white man these fishing people have watched their ancient Heiltsuk culture and their independence all but disappear. Today, in an energetic attempt to become self-sufficient, they are regaining both--successfully combining a plan for economic development with a program of cultural revival.

We hear the Heiltsuk language spoken in the film (Haíɫzaqvḷa).

 

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Subject categories


  • Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) > British ColumbiaCultural IdentityWork
  • Social Issues > Canadian CommunitiesIndigenous PeoplesRural Life
  • Economics > Indigenous Concerns
  • Indigenous Studies > History/PoliticsIdentity/Society
  • Geography > Territory: Indigenous

Credits


director
Barbara Greene
producer
John N. Smith
executive producer
Ian McLaren
photography
André Gagnon
Yves Drapeau
sound
Claude Lefebvre
editing
Barrie Howells
Tina Viljoen
sound editing
John Knight
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel
music
Larry Crosley