Chief Augnita — Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance Character Profile

About Chief Augnita

A Mohawk chief and prominent figure at the barricades. He articulates the historical and spiritual significance of the land, mobilizes resistance efforts, and faces direct confrontations with the Sûreté du Quebec and Canadian Armed Forces.

Character Facts

Played by

Herbie Barnes

Appears in

Kanehsatake, 270 Years of Resistance (1993)

Role

Supporting

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