Is the Crown at War with Us?

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This gripping feature documentary portrays the heated conflict that erupted in the summer of 2000 between the Esgenoopetitj Mi'gmaq First Nation and the Canadian government. It examines the community's struggle to exercise their treaty-guaranteed fishing rights amidst government opposition and social tension, raising questions about Indigenous sovereignty and justice in Canada.

Documentary

Directed by

Alanis Obomsawin

Starring

Arthur Holden, Tony Robinow, Alanis Obomsawin