History of Manawan - Part One (1972)

History of Manawan - Part One

1972

Documentary

Synopsis

“It’s not how it used to be.” The words of Cézar Néwashish resonate throughout this short documentary that explores the history of the Atikamekw community of Manawan, Quebec. Less than a century old in name, Manawan embodies the experiences of so many Indigenous communities across Canada. Where once they practised their customs freely on a vast territory, the arrival of the Europeans would eventually mean the restriction of their cultural practices and confinement to a reserve named Manawan.

Credits

Director

Alanis Obomsawin

Cast

Cezar Newashish as Narrator

Crew

Alanis Obomsawin (Producer)

Keith Packwood (Producer)

Alanis Obomsawin (Translator)