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The Power Of The Spirit
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2014
Video
Contributors
McKay, Raoul; Green, Jesse; First Voice Multimedia.; Moving Images Distribution.
Description
"Family relationships and traditional teachings of Indigenous people were severely disrupted by the Canadian Government and church-run Residential and Confessional schools from the late 1800s until well into the 20th century. The Power of the Spirit explores state-sanctioned attempts to 'take the Indian out of the child' and the efforts Indigenous people embarked on in the 1950s and 60s to chart new grounds for education and spirituality based on traditional learning."

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Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Statement of Responsibility
directed by Dr. Raoul McKay Ph.D. and Jesse Green.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color 4 3/4 in.
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