(Re)Claiming Indian Status

2020 • Directed by

Lese Skidmore

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.

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.