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201077 minPGdocumentary

Remembering Inninimowin

201077 minPGdocumentary

In several Native communities across Canada, the Cree language faces significant risks due to historical oppression, prompting discussions on reconciliation and healing.

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Jules A. Koostachin

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In several Native communities across Canada, the Cree language faces significant risks due to historical oppression, prompting discussions on reconciliation and healing.

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Jules A. Koostachindirector

Jules A. Koostachinwriter

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In several Native communities across Canada, Inninimowin, also known as Cree, is spoken. The 2010 documentary Remembering Inninimowin addresses the risks to this language. It presents the harsh treatment of Native peoples throughout history. The film aims to bridge understanding between generations. It captures conversations that have been lost over time. The documentary seeks to promote reconciliation and healing within these communities. The runtime is 77 minutes.

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