Killing the Indian in the Child

The Indian Act, passed in Canada in 1876, made members of Aboriginal peoples second-class citizens, separated from the white population: nomadic for centuries, they were moved to reservations to control their behavior and resources; and thousands of their youngest members were separated from their families to be Christianized: a cultural genocide that still resonates in Canadian society today.

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Release Date

February 18, 2021

Status

Released

Original Title

Tuer l'indien dans le coeur de l'enfant

Runtime

1h 13min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English, French

Production Companies

TV Presse ProductionsARTE GEIE