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Salmon People

1976Movie24 min

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Contrasting ancient myth and modern reality, this short documentary examines the legendary relationship between West Coast Indigenous people and salmon, once their staple food. In the mythical realm, we learn how Raven finds riches in the harvest of the salmon, only to lose everything through a thoughtless act against the Spirit of the Salmon. So too does modern man jeopardize his living from the sea by heedless action. Images of ancient spear-fishing and smoke-houses contrast with images of today's Indigenous people operating a seiner and working in a cooperative cannery.

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Directed by
Tony Westman
Produced by
Shelah Reljic

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January 1, 1976 · 24 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 1976
Runtime
24 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country