Kassinu
Indigenous Creators
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4m 26s
Thanks to the testimony of a man on hunger strike to send a message to leaders on Indigenous land issues, a young woman proud of her Innu heritage illustrates her love for mother earth with images of her own experiences. She wants to raise awareness of environmental and Indigenous causes, which for her are deeply linked.
Canada - 2020 - 4m 26s
Directed By: Uapukun Mestokosho Mckenzie
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