SAMAQAN: Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish...

SAMAQAN: Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish...

“Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish Lake, Parts 1 & 2” SAMAQAN Season 1 Episode 12 & 13

“Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish Lake (Part 1)” visits one of the last great water systems of the Chilcotin plateau, now threatened by gold and copper mining operations that will destroy the fish population of a vast region. “Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish Lake (Part 2)” is home to the Tsilhqot'in nation. Chief Joe Alphonse shares what is at stake if his people's traditional territory is destroyed and both old-fashioned and modern methods of fishery.

North America's Indigenous people have always had a sacred relationship with water. This series, “SAMAQAN”, shares their perspective on a most precious resource -- a resource to be protected, not a commodity to be exploited. Host Severn Cullis Suzuki explores the significance of water for Indigenous people and its interconnection to all life.

Directed by: Helen Haig-Brown
Produced by: Marianne Jones, Kristy Assu, Jeff Bear

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SAMAQAN: Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish...
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    North America's Indigenous people have always had a sacred relationship with water. This series shows their perspective on a most precious resource–a resource to be protected, not a commodity to be exploited.

    ...

  • SAMAQAN S1E12 Tetzan Biny Part 1

    SAMAQAN Water Stories (series 1) : Tetzan Biny: The Disappearance of Fish Lake, Part1

    North America's Indigenous people have always had a sacred relationship with water. This series shows their perspective on a most precious resource–a resource to be protected, not a commodity to be exploited.

    ...