Honour of the Crown

DVD 2001

"Francois Paulette has devoted more than 25 years of his life to resolving a battle that is over a century old. Senior negotiator for the Smith's Landing First Nation, Paulette is determined to see the Canadian government honour promises made to the Thebatthi (Chipewyan) people in an 1899 treaty. Featuring interviews with tribal, provincial and federal government representatives, this documentary provides a rare glimpse into one community's succe...

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Paulette, Francois