(Re)Claiming Indian Status
(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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32 minutes
2020-09-26
English
CA
Actors :
Sarah Taylor, Frances Lankin, Lynn Gehl, Matthew Wildcat, Robin Wallace, Woman Who Stands Strong, Amanda Middleton
Description
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.