Chanie Wenjack: Mohawk and Ellen Gabriel

chanie wenjack: But to mark the country's 150th birthday, they also want pitches that reflect a fresh vision to capture new audiences, according to Metro News. We asked some Canadian directors and producers who they think should be considered Tracey Deer creator of TV series Mohawk Girls The pick Ellen Gabriel, a young Mohawk activist and spokeswoman for the Kanesatake Mohawk during the 1990 Oka Crisis. Historica Canada says they'll produce two new one-minute films this year that join recent additions like the stories of Viola Desmond and Chanie Wenjack. Her story As a longtime human rights advocate, Gabriel has been a voice for Canada's indigenous community. Why Here was this young woman who stepped to the forefront as a voice of the Mohawk people and was an advocate of a peaceful solution, Deer says. She has also participated at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.