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Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance

7.519931h 59m14AMovieDocumentary

In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.

DirectorAlanis Obomsawin
WriterAlanis Obomsawin
ProducersWolf Koenig·Alanis Obomsawin

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Cast · Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

AOAlanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Narrator (voice)
JB
Jack Burning
Chief Joseph (voice)
HB
Herbie Barnes
Chief Augnita
EB
Ethel Blondin
Self
RBRobert Bourassa
Robert Bourassa
Self
JC
John Ciaccia
Self
EG
Ellen Gabriel
Self
EH
Elijah Harper
Self
OM
Ovide Mercredi
Self
FN
Frank Natawe
Self
BT
Bill Traverse
Self

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Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance?

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance on Netflix?

No, Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI.

Is Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance for free?

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB and Knowledge Network in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance?

Yes — Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is followed by My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995) in the Oka series.

Is there a prequel to Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance?

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is the first film in the Oka series.

Is Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance part of a trilogy?

No — Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance is part of the Oka series, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Oka series?

There are 4 films in the Oka series: Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993), My Name Is Kahentiiosta (1995), Spudwrench - Kahnawake Man (1998) and Rocks at Whiskey Trench (2000).