Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again

Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again (2021)

May 6th, 20210h 34min

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Overview

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.


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