“(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.”
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.
Lese Skidmore
Lese Skidmore
Mike McLaughlin
Sarah Taylor
Narrator
Frances Lankin
Self
Lynn Gehl
Self
Matthew Wildcat
Self
Robin Wallace
Self
Amanda Middleton
Self
(Re)claiming Indian Status
Featurette • YouTube
BearPaw Media and Education
Native Counselling Services of Alberta