The legendary relationship between the West Coast Indians and the salmon, once their staple food, is revealed in this film that contrasts ancient myth and modern reality. We see 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 jeopardise his living from the sea by heedless action. Images of ancient spear-fishing and primitive smoke-houses contrast with images of today’s Indians operating a seiner and working in a cooperative cannery.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009405
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Legends
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hunting and gathering societies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Spirituality
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Spirituality
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)