Every Friday, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will share a film recommendation that will support students, staff and faculty in enhancing their understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
Students, staff and faculty can access all films featured for free through the NC Libraries and Learning Commons.
To mark Women’s History Month, this week’s feature film is Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again.
This film shares the powerful story of Mary Two-Axe Earley, who fought for more than two decades to challenge sex discrimination against First Nations women embedded in Canada’s Indian Act and became a key figure in Canada’s women’s rights movement.
Using never-before-seen archival footage and audio recordings, Mohawk filmmaker Courtney Montour engages in a deeply personal conversation with the late Mohawk woman who challenged sexist and genocidal government policies that stripped First Nations women and children of their Indian status when they married non-Indian men.
Montour speaks with Cree activist Nellie Carlson, Mary’s lifelong friend and co-founder of Indian Rights for Indian Women and meets with three generations in Mary’s kitchen in Kahnawà:ke to honour the legacy of a woman who galvanized a national network of allies to help restore Indian status to thousands of First Nations women and children.
Sensitive Content Warning: This film has content that may be sensitive and triggering. Viewer discretion advised. Please take care of yourself when watching the film.
The following resources are available to Niagara College employees and students:
Employees
Full-service EFAP
- EFAP services are offered by Homewood Health
- Employees and their family members can call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca with login code NC4321
Students
Health, Wellness, and Accessibility Services Niagara College
Access the film (English Version)
Access the film (Kanien’kéha Version)
After viewing the film, we encourage you to reflect on the following questions:
- What insights will you be taking away from the film?
- What will you say or do differently as a result of watching the film?
- How can you apply what you’ve learned to your time here at NC and in your community?
- What would you like to learn more about as a result of watching the film?
If you experience any challenges accessing the films, please reach out to the Libraries and Learning Commons at [email protected].
If you have any questions related to the content of the films, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at [email protected].