A First Nations group took control of a railway line in December 2005, marking a historic moment in Canadian transportation.
Synopsis
A First Nations group took control of a railway line in December 2005, marking a historic moment in Canadian transportation.
Synopsis
A train travels the route from Labrador to Schefferville, Quebec. This line came under the control of a First Nations group in December 2005, marking a historic event in Canada. Tshiuetin Rail Transportation operates as the first First Nations-owned railway in the country. The documentary features the pride of Aboriginal groups in owning and operating the line. It was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and was shown at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of First Nations ownership on transportation.
- Meet Caroline Monnet, a notable Aboriginal filmmaker.
- Find out about the significance of the Tshiuetin rail line.
Did You Know
- Tshiuetin Rail Transportation was controlled by a First Nations group in December 2005.
- The film has a duration of 11 minutes.
- Tshiuetin was featured in the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
- Caroline Monnet was nominated at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards.
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What is Tshiuetin Rail Transportation?
Tshiuetin Rail Transportation is a rail line that runs from Labrador to Schefferville, Quebec, which came under the control of a First Nations group in December 2005.
When was the documentary Tshiuetin released?
Tshiuetin was released in 2016.
What recognition did the film Tshiuetin receive?
Tshiuetin was featured in the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and was nominated in the short documentary category at the 5th Canadian Screen Awards.
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