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 and inclusion.

To support awareness and education about REDress Day (February 14), this week’s feature film is Fancy Dance, which is available on Apple TV+.

Fancy Dance (2023) is a gripping drama starring Lily Gladstone as Jax, a Seneca-Cayuga woman on a desperate road trip across Oklahoma to find her missing sister before the upcoming powwow. While caring for her teenage niece, Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson), Jax defies legal risks to keep their family together, highlighting the urgent, under-reported crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). 

Sensitive Content Warning: This film has content that may be sensitive for some viewers. 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

Indigenous Education Resources

Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.

For further learning, check out the previously featured film Finding Dawn available through the NC Libraries and Learning Commons

After viewing the film, we encourage you to reflect on the following questions:

  1. What insights will you be taking away from the film?
  2. What will you say or do differently as a result of watching the film?
  3. How can you apply what you’ve learned to your time here at NC and in your community?
  4. 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].