(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."
Originally released in 2020. (Re)Claiming Indian Status is a documentary film. directed by Lese Skidmore. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sarah Taylor, Frances Lankin, and Lynn Gehl
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 26, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
0h 32m
32 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BearPaw Media and Education
- Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Frequently Asked Questions
What is (Re)Claiming Indian Status about?
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...
Who directed (Re)Claiming Indian Status?
(Re)Claiming Indian Status was directed by Lese Skidmore.
How long is (Re)Claiming Indian Status?
(Re)Claiming Indian Status has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was (Re)Claiming Indian Status released?
(Re)Claiming Indian Status was released on September 26, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in (Re)Claiming Indian Status?
The main cast of (Re)Claiming Indian Status includes Sarah Taylor, Frances Lankin, Lynn Gehl, Matthew Wildcat, Robin Wallace.