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Snowshoes

1972· 0h 8m

Documentary

Directed by Alanis Obomsawin

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Overview

The remarkable construction of the venerable snowshoe is demonstrated from start to finish. Atikamekw Elders Mariane and Athanas Jacob take us into the forest to select the tree that will become a fresh new pair of snowshoes.

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