Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again

Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again

8.0

May 06 2021

1h 34m

Documentary

After marrying a settler, Mary Two-Axe Earley lost her legal status as a First Nations woman. Dedicating her life to activism, she campaigned to have First Nations women's rights restored and coordinated a movement that continues to this day. Kahnawake filmmaker Courtney Montour honours this inspiring leader while drawing attention to contemporary injustices that remain in this era of truth and reconciliation.

Florence Bird

Florence Bird

Self

Mary Two-Axe Earley

Mary Two-Axe Earley

Self

Courtney Montour

Courtney Montour

Self

Alanis Obomsawin

Alanis Obomsawin

Self

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