Alanis Obomsawin: Filmmaker, Singer & Storyteller of the Abenaki Nation

Summary

Alanis Obomsawin used the art of documentary film making to bring into public consciousness the plight of the indigenous people of Canada. As a member of the Abenaki Nation herself, Alanis encountered bullying and the promotion of European cultural superiority in her community. She then used that experience as a stepping stone to becoming an award-winning filmmaker. Listen to her story today.

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