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201718 minGdoc-short

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

Indian Memento

201718 minGdoc-short

At Expo 67 in Montreal, the "Indians of Canada" pavilion presents First Nations artifacts alongside placards detailing the impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples.

Colonialism Indigenous Histories

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Channel: NFB

Indian Memento

2017• 18 minG

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At Expo 67 in Montreal, the "Indians of Canada" pavilion presents First Nations artifacts alongside placards detailing the impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples.

Synopsis

In 1967, the "Indians of Canada" pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal showcased First Nations artifacts alongside informative placards detailing the impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples. These placards, presented without bitterness, highlight the significant losses experienced by First Nations, including restrictions on freedom of movement, land dispossession, and declines in health and well-being. Directed by Michel Régnier, this 18-minute film offers a reflective examination of the historical and ongoing consequences of colonialism in North America.

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