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This is a story of a people dispossessed, deep historic wounds, and still unresolved conflict between Indigenous people, governments in Canada and industry. It's a story of the struggles of two First Nations in the Carrier territory of north central British Columbia, Canada, for land and sovereignty, for healing and revitalization. The DVD is structured into "chapters" of three 30-minute documentaries, and it comes with an extensive discussion guide.
Chapter 2, High Noon at Burns Lake, tells the story of the Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation, or Burns Lake Band. Its people have been in conflict with the Village of Burns Lake over appropriated lands for almost a hundred years, a conflict that culminated in the municipality shutting off water and sewerage services to their Reserve in the year 2000. This led to a ruling in favour of the Band by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
This is a story of a people dispossessed, deep historic wounds, and still unresolved conflict between Indigenous people, governments in Canada and industry. It's a story of the struggles of two First Nations in the Carrier territory of north central British Columbia, Canada, for land and sovereignty, for healing and revitalization. The DVD is structured into "chapters" of three 30-minute documentaries, and it comes with an extensive discussion guide.
Chapter 2, High Noon at Burns Lake, tells the story of the Ts'il Kaz Koh First Nation, or Burns Lake Band. Its people have been in conflict with the Village of Burns Lake over appropriated lands for almost a hundred years, a conflict that culminated in the municipality shutting off water and sewerage services to their Reserve in the year 2000. This led to a ruling in favour of the Band by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
![Cuba, qué linda es Cuba? Confessions of a Fearless Cuban [Directors Introduction]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IWObiRoyZAY/mqdefault.jpg "Cuba, qué linda es Cuba? Confessions of a Fearless Cuban [Directors Introduction]
An anthology of short works written and directed by Hebert Poll Gutiérrez, each short film is a poignant exploration of Cuba beyond its stereotypical imagery of salsa music and palm trees. Through theatre, storytelling, and short animated films, Gutiérrez unveils the multifaceted reality of his vibrant homeland. Gutiérrez sheds light on the complexities of contemporary Cuban life, inviting audiences to see beyond the postcard-perfect facade.
My homeland is so beautiful on the outside....and so bitter on the inside. Nicolás Guillén (Cubas National Poet)
The short films are based on the book authored by Hebert Poll Gutiérrez. He collaborated with the Mexican production company, Imaginante S.L to create the short films.
Director: Hebert Poll Gutiérrez
Producers: Graciela Echague, Hebert Poll Gutiérrez, Imaginante S.L.")
