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Synopsis

During the Second World War, Charles 'Checker' Tomkins used the Cree language to transmit crucial military communications for the US Air Force.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Charles 'Checker' Tomkins, a Cree war veteran.
  • Find out how Cree language served as a military code.
  • See rare US archival footage from World War II.

Did You Know

  • Charles 'Checker' Tomkins was a Canadian Cree code talker in WWII.
  • The film has a runtime of 14 minutes.
  • Cree language was used to transmit crucial military communications.

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Indigenous historyWorld War II enthusiastsMilitary communication
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Who was Charles 'Checker' Tomkins?

Charles 'Checker' Tomkins was a Canadian Cree code talker who served in the Second World War.

What language did the code talkers use for communication?

The code talkers used the Cree language to transmit crucial military communications.

How long is the documentary 'Cree Code Talker'?

The documentary 'Cree Code Talker' has a duration of 14 minutes.

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