Indigenous

Ep. 2 - First Contact

First Contact

Described Video:
The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. Most Canadians don`t understand why people continue to live in remote places like this one. During their stay the group will learn why relocating isn`t an option for the families whose families have been here for generations. Viewer Discretion Advised
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Mar 09, 2020
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