Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. The brigade, which is 3,640 strong, draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that served for the East India Company. The brigade includes infantry, engineering, signal, logistic and training and support units. They are known for their kukris, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade, and have a reputation for being fierce and brave soldiers. The brigade celebrated
Edge of the Knife put toward the film. "The film reflects a resurgence of indigenous art and culture taking place across Canada," Catherine Porter wrote for "The New York Times" in 2017. Some support for the film is meant to promote reconciliation for the residential school system, which prohibited indigenous students from learning their native languages. Jonathan Frantz, of Kingulliit Productions, produced the film through the nascent Niijang Xyaalas Productions and was director of photography. Zacharias Kunuk is the film's executive producer. "Edge of the Knife" was co-directed by Gwaai Edenshaw (in his debut), who is Haida, and Helen Haig-Brown, who is Tsilhqot'in. With