Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again

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.

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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.

Cast

Florence Bird
Florence Bird
Self
Mary Two-Axe Earley
Mary Two-Axe Earley
Self
Courtney Montour
Courtney Montour
Self
Alanis Obomsawin
Alanis Obomsawin
Self
Nellie Carlson
Nellie Carlson
Self
Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse
Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse
Self

Trailer

Mary Two-Axe Earley: I Am Indian Again (Trailer 01m40s)