aboriginal people

Synopsis: A film about the three Conferences on the Constitutional Rights of the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (1983-84-85), focussing on the concept of self-government.

Only available in English/Version anglaise seulement.

Filmmaker: Maurice Bulbulian

Contact: National Film Board of Canada

Producer: National Film Board of Canada

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