John Lutz
Acting
Biography
John Lutz is professor of history at the University of Victoria and author of Makúk: A New History of Indigenous-White Relations.
Known For
Retelling the history of British Columbia from a diverse and inclusive perspective - Indigenous, Chinese, Japanese, Punjabi, Black, and European stories are woven together for an astute look at the complicated histories that shaped BC.
British Columbia: An Untold History
Through interviews and creative re-enactments, this documentary examines the near-mythic figure of Cowichan Chief Tzouhalem, the account of his life from both historians and First Nations Elders, the folkloric tales concerning him, his impact on the modern relationship between the Crown and First Nations, and how his legend remains alive to this day, examining critically how his storv has been told and passed down to us.