Mother of Many Children Mother of Many Children, Alanis Obomsawin, provided by the National Film Board of Canada Alanis Obomsawin1977 | 57 min This feature documentary portrays the proud matriarchal society of Indigenous womanhood. For centuries, these women have resisted adopting the different standards and customs forced upon them, continuing in their traditions and beliefs, convinced that they are a source of strength in the face of change. National Film Board of Canada Website Metadata Title: Mother of Many Children Date: 1977 Region: National (all of Canada) Filmmaker: Alanis Obomsawin
