Sacred Spirit of Water speaks to how we will be impacted by the federal government’s omnibus bills that eliminate protection for 99% of Canada’s lakes and rivers and the Alberta government’s potential plan to set up a provincial water market.
Features interviews with: Francois Paulette, Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Jon Slomp, Helene Walsh, Bill Moore-Kilgannon, Andrew Nikiforuk, and commentaries with Brain Henderson, Amanda Freistadt, Estephanie Henriquez, Scott Harris, Sandra Azocar, Mike Hudema , Brendan Hokowhitu, Janice Makokis, Shalene Jobin, Chief Theresa Spence, Terry Lusty, Wab Kinew, Morningstar Mercredi, Fort Chipewyan Youth and songs by the Meander River Dene Tha Drummers, Onion Lake Ladies, Crystal Shawanda and Idle No More supporters.
Producer, Writer & Director – Morningstar Mercredi
Cinematographer & Editor – Jared Paull
Official Website – www.SacredSpiritofWater.com
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