Cree Hunters of Mistassini

Cree Hunters of Mistassini (1974)

January 1st, 19740h 58min

Documentary
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Overview

An NFB crew filmed a group of three families, Cree hunters from Mistassini. Since times predating agriculture, this First Nations people have gone to the bush of the James Bay and Ungava Bay area to hunt. We see the building of the winter camp, the hunting and the rhythms of Cree family life.


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