The Sons of Manitous: a German Film about Dokis First Nation

Format: Restored from original 16mm reels
Language: German (English subtitles provided)
Era: 1970s

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We are grateful to Gord Restoule Baa who preserved a copy of the original film in his personal collection and to his family for entrusting it to us for digitization.

Original German Film

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Norm’s Commentary (English)

Join Norm Dokis, President of the Ganawandaagwad Institute, as he watches and reflects on a rare 1978 film produced in German for an international audience.

Drawing on his first-hand knowledge of the land and community, Norm offers meaningful context, cultural insight, and personal commentary that deepen the viewing experience.