My Name Is Kahentiiosta

This documentary short by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990.
Directed by Alanis Obomsawin - 1995 | 29 min
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[@nair.127]

with all that sound of gunfire at 5:40. it's amazing that only one person was killed.

[@blackbite50]

Most people who fire a weapon intentionally miss to avoid killing someone, soldiers have to be trained to ignore this impulse.

[@baleenmorning]

thanks for upload, NFB.

[@aikirunner]

She’s a brave lady. I wonder how she’s doing now.

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Sakes was expecting a chilled film....off to ya ....

[@jencameron8124]

All that brutality for the sake of a golf course...

[@shotsareringing]

It's never just about what land or whatever it might be that is being disputed, they are quelling rebellion of any kind- with whatever force necessary. They can't be seen losing even an ounce of power against the people or else the illusion of total control is weakened.

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Your dumb that's our land

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Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@Rahrakwasere]

It wasn't a lose. It was a win. Plus we are becoming more aware as the days go on. Warrior's Society #1

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That's my girlfriends Onkwéhon:we nam3 but for Oneida Nation

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Need more on modern Native Issue's.!.?.