The film recounts the 1990 crisis in Oka, Quebec, Canada, where the Mohawk Nation resisted the forced takeover of their reserve land by the White community, highlighting the long history of European racism that led to this confrontation.
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
This film tells the story of the 1990 standoff between Native American protesters and Canadian authorities, exploring the historical context and emotional complexities that led to the tense confrontation.
