Box of Treasures
In 1921 the Kwakiut'l people of Alert Bay, British Columbia, held their last secret potlatch. In 1980 at Alert Bay, the U'mista Cultural Centre (U'mista means "something of great value that has come back") opened its doors to receive and house the cultural treasures which were seized decades earlier and only then returned to the people. The center also took up activities such as recording stories told by elders so that some part of the past would always be alive and teaching children about their heritage in order to make them feel connected to their ancestors. This film documents the cultural significance of these events for today's Kwakiut'l people. It is an eloquent testimony to the persistence and complexity of Kwakiut'l society and to the struggle for redefining cultural identity for them.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- native peoples
- indigenous community
- first nations
- canadian history
- british columbia
- cultural identity
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Release dates
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- Physical1 Jan 1983
Frequently asked questions
- When was Box of Treasures released?
- Box of Treasures was released on 1 January 1983.
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Box of Treasures?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Box of Treasures is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Box of Treasures?
- Box of Treasures holds a 9.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Box of Treasures?
- Box of Treasures (1983) was directed by Chuck Olin.
- How long is Box of Treasures?
- Box of Treasures runs for 28m.
