People of the Potlatch

194421 minFilm: Documentary

Direction: Laura Boulton

Production: Laura Boulton

The native peoples of northern British Columbia still hunt and fish, using a combination of traditional ways and modern equipment and techniques where appropriate. Lumbering and trapping bring them money and goods. Their traditional arts and crafts, however, remain essentially unchanged. This archival film reflects the social and cultural values and beliefs prevalent at the time of production.

Subject categories


  • Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) > British ColumbiaCultural IdentityFishingLifestyles
  • Social Studies > Canadian Politics and Government
  • Media Education > Documentary Film
  • Indigenous Studies > History/PoliticsIdentity/Society
  • Geography > Natural ResourcesTerritory: Indigenous

Credits


director
Laura Boulton
producer
Laura Boulton
photography
Leroy Robbins
associate editor
Margaret Perry
consultant
Marius Barbeau
participation
Marius Barbeau