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8th fire : it's time
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Video > Documentary
Contributors
Docherty, Neil.; Walker, Connie.; Clibbon, Jennifer.; Bibeau, Nathalie.; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Documentary Unit.
Description
"It's Time! challenges Canadians with this reality: if we don't improve our relationship with Aboriginal people, we will cripple our economy. Both the footage and the argument come in high definition and make the case that Canada is changing beneath our feet. In a dynamic 2-minute walk through 500 years of history, 8TH FIRE host, Wab Kinew explains how ancient Wampum belts hold a clue to the future. The Supreme Court of Canada now confirms the promises they hold as the truth. The First Nations of this country were not conquered. They signed treaties to share the land, and this means Aboriginal people must be consulted and accommodated when anyone wants to dig, explore or develop on their land."

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Alternate Title(s)
8th fire
Doc Zone (television program).
Eighth fire :
Indigenous in the city it's time
Statement of Responsibility
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Publication Information
Toronto Ont. : CBC Documentary Unit :;CBC Learning [distributor]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Series: 8th fire, episode 2
Director, Neil Docherty ; producers, Connie Walker, Jennifer Clibbon, Nathalie Bibeau ; series producer, Kelly Crichton ; executive producers, Sue Dando, Peter John Ingles.
DVD.
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