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T'lina [videorecording] : the rendering of wealth / produced by Nimpkish Wind Productions in co-production with the National Film Board of Canada.
Filmmaker Barb Cranmer presents a visually compelling documentary about the power of community and the strength of tradition. Cranmer travels with her family and other from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation on their annual journey to the sacred place known as Dzawadi. Here, in BC's Knight Inlet, they practice the age-old tradition of rendering oil - t'lina- from the eulachon fish. T'lina, remains a food staple, trade good, and symbol of cutural wealth.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (DVD) (51 min.) : some, color (some black and white) ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 2008.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a videocassette in 1999.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director, writer, Barb Cranmer ; producers, Cari Green, Barb Cranmer, Selwyn Jacob (NFB).
- System Details Note:
- DVD-R.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | FRDVD 582 E 99 .K9 T55 2008 | 281063 | FR DVD | Available | - |
Summary:
Filmmaker Barb Cranmer presents a visually compelling documentary about the power of community and the strength of tradition. Cranmer travels with her family and other from the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation on their annual journey to the sacred place known as Dzawadi. Here, in BC's Knight Inlet, they practice the age-old tradition of rendering oil - t'lina- from the eulachon fish. T'lina, remains a food staple, trade good, and symbol of cutural wealth.