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Box of Treasures
Box of Treasures

BOX OF TREASURES

Directed by Chuck Olin
Canada, 1984
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

In the late 19th century, the Canadian government removed ritual objects from the possession of the Kwakiut’l. In 1980 at Alert Bay, the U’mista Cultural Centre opened its doors to receive and house the cultural treasures which were seized earlier.

Synopsis

In the late 19th century, the Canadian government removed ritual objects from the possession of the Kwakiut’l. In 1980 at Alert Bay, the U’mista Cultural Centre opened its doors to receive and house the cultural treasures which were seized earlier.