Killing the Indian in the Child (2021)
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.
Top Cast
Gwenlaouen Le Gouil
Self - Narrator (voice)
Edmund Metatawabin
Self - Residential School Survivor
Mike Metatawabin
Self - Residential School Survivor
Charlie Angus
Self - Politician
Justin Trudeau
Self - Politician (archive footage)
FAQ about Killing the Indian in the Child
What is Killing the Indian in the Child about?
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…
When was Killing the Indian in the Child released?
Killing the Indian in the Child was released in 2021.
What genres does Killing the Indian in the Child belong to?
Killing the Indian in the Child is categorised as Documentary, History, TV Movie.
Who stars in Killing the Indian in the Child?
The cast of Killing the Indian in the Child includes Gwenlaouen Le Gouil, Edmund Metatawabin, Mike Metatawabin, Charlie Angus, Justin Trudeau.