Ellen Gabriel appears in this video, one of the first projects by Amplifier Films, recorded in the middle of the pandemic—just before we shifted our focus to working on Yintah full-time. Ellen was a spokesperson for Kanehsatà:ke during the 1990 Oka Crisis, which people from the community refer to as the Siege of Kanehsatà:ke. As we approach the 35th anniversary of that pivotal moment, we’re sharing a few reflections on its impact. The resistance at Kanehsatà:ke inspired Indigenous people not only in so-called Canada, but around the world. Still, the struggle for Indigenous sovereignty is far from over. Stay tuned for more videos exploring this important chapter in Indigenous resistance.

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KANEHSATAKE: LEGACY OF DEFIANCE
🎙️ Narrated by Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas

As we approach the 35th anniversary of the Oka Crisis—or what many call the Siege of Kanehsatà:ke—we're launching a series of short videos exploring the symbols, spirit, and survival of warrior culture.

In this first clip, Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas shares the story of the Warrior Flag—how it emerged from Mohawk resistance and grew into a global symbol of Indigenous defiance. From the barricades at Kanehsatà:ke to struggles across Turtle Island and beyond, the flag speaks to something that can’t be extinguished: the will to defend land, language, and life.

This isn’t just about memory.
This is about continuity.

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