Film
(Re)Claiming Indian Status
2020 · 32m · Documentary
(Re)claiming Indian Status shares the stories of Indigenous women and families who fought to reclaim their Indian Status and advocated for the elimination of sex-discrimination in the Indian Act.
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Overview
This documentary digs into the stories of Indigenous women and families to reclaim their Indian Status through their fight for the elimination of sex-discrimination in the Indian Act. It highlights the impacts of the law on individuals, families and communities. Since the passing of Bill S-3 and its amendments, thousands of Indigenous people are now eligible for Indian Status.
Cast
Sarah Taylor
Narrator
Frances Lankin
Self
Lynn Gehl
Self
Matthew Wildcat
Self
Robin Wallace
Self
Amanda Middleton
Self
Crew
- Lese SkidmoreProducer · Director
- Daena CrosbyExecutive Producer
- Mike McLaughlinDirector of Photography
- Aaron MunsonDirector of Photography
- Sarah TaylorEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 26, 2020
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Genres
- Documentary
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