The Canoe

The Canoe
Directed byAlanis Obomsawin
Directed by
Alanis Obomsawin
Utilizing engineering ingenuity that is centuries old, Atikamekw elders Agatha and Cézar Néwashish build a small-scale version of a birch-bark canoe. With their expert hands, a stunning work of art is created.
Last Updated: November 6, 2025