1221996
1221996

Salmon People

1976-01-01 en 24m
Documentary
Contrasting ancient myth and modern reality, this short documentary examines the legendary relationship between West Coast Indigenous people and salmon, once their staple food. In the mythical realm, we learn how Raven finds riches in the harvest of the salmon, only to lose everything through a thoughtless act against the Spirit of the Salmon. So too does modern man jeopardize his living from the sea by heedless action. Images of ancient spear-fishing and smoke-houses contrast with images of today's Indigenous people operating a seiner and working in a cooperative cannery.

Director

Tony Westman

Director of Photography

Tony Westman

Executive Producer

Peter Jones

Producer

Shelah Reljic

Writer

Brian Kit McLeod

Editor

George Johnson

first nations british columbia native american folklore

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB