The 7th Generation Our Ancestors Prayed For
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: FNC002
Producer: First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada
Subject: Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, First Nations Studies, Guidance, Health and Medicine, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 6 - 8, 9 - 12
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2016
Running Time: 19
Closed Captions: Yes
The 7th Generation Our Ancestors Prayed For: A short documentary style film featuring the voices and perspectives of children and youth on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s top Calls to Action (child welfare, access to services and education).
Filmmaker Bio: A member of the Gitxsan First Nation, Cindy Blackstock is honoured to serve as the Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and a professor at McGill University’s School of Social Work. She has over 30 years of experience working in child welfare and Indigenous children’s rights and has published more than 75 articles on topics relating to reconciliation, Indigenous theory, First Nations child welfare and human rights.
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