A Group Divided

Summary The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. Most Canadians do not understand why people continue to live in remote places like this one. Their stay will open the group's eyes about why relocating isn't an option for the families whose families have been here for generations. They will also hear about the impact of the legacy of residential schools, including a firsthand story of a man who watched his younger brother be taken away in a plane, before having the same happen to himself. Finally, they learn tough lessons about educating youth in a remote-fly in community and how it is possible that clean drinking water is an issue here and in 140 other reserves across the country. The next stop takes the travelers deep into the heart of Alberta; with a population of over 17,000, Maskwacis has a reputation for gangs, crime and a high suicide rate. While initially some sights seem to back up their fears about this community, by the time this leg of their journey is over, the six will have attended their first Pow Wow and sweat lodge ceremony, experiencing Indigenous culture in ways most non-Indigenous people never have the chance to. By the time they are ready to move on to the final leg of their journey, some attitudes within the group begin a major shift.

S1.E2 ∙ A Group Divided

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Brennen Kovic

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 11, 2018

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : Official Website

Language : English

Production companies : Animiki See Digital Productions Numan Films Indios Productions

Summary The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. Most Canadians do not understand why people continue to live in remote places like this one. Their stay will open the group's eyes about why relocating isn't an option for the families whose families have been here for generations. They will also hear about the impact of the legacy of residential schools, including a firsthand story of a man who watched his younger brother be taken away in a plane, before having the same happen to himself. Finally, they learn tough lessons about educating youth in a remote-fly in community and how it is possible that clean drinking water is an issue here and in 140 other reserves across the country. The next stop takes the travelers deep into the heart of Alberta; with a population of over 17,000, Maskwacis has a reputation for gangs, crime and a high suicide rate. While initially some sights seem to back up their fears about this community, by the time this leg of their journey is over, the six will have attended their first Pow Wow and sweat lodge ceremony, experiencing Indigenous culture in ways most non-Indigenous people never have the chance to. By the time they are ready to move on to the final leg of their journey, some attitudes within the group begin a major shift.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 11, 2018

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : Official Website

Language : English

Production companies : Animiki See Digital Productions Numan Films Indios Productions

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