(Re)Claiming Indian Status

(Re)Claiming Indian Status 2020 Directed by Lese Skidmore

(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.

Countries Canada , USA

Production Country Canada

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies BearPaw Media and Education , Native Counselling Services of Alberta

Release Date 26 September 2020

32 mins