Incident at Restigouche is currently streaming on Mubi

Incident at Restigouche (1984)46 minDocumentaryRating 42/100

June 11 and 20, 1981. The Quebec Provincial Police raid Restigouche Reserve, Quebec. At issue are the salmon-fishing rights of the Mi’kmaq. With salmon a traditional source of food and income for the Mi’kmaq, the Quebec government’s decision arouses both dismay and anger in the community.

Cast: Alanis Obomsawin

Director: Alanis Obomsawin