Chief Darlene Bernard - Prince Edward Island: Women of This Land, Season 1
Catalogue Number: PSMF05
Producer: Princess Space Monster Films
Producers: Brown, Jessica and Torrens, Jackie
Directors: Joline, Stephanie
Producing Agencies: Princess Space Monster Films and Peep Media Inc.
Subject: Arts, Canadian History, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, First Nations Studies, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Women's Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2024
Running Time: 21:48
This episode offers a heartfelt exploration into the life and legacy of Chief Darlene Bernard, a resilient leader from the Lennox Island First Nation in Prince Edward Island. The episode provides a candid snapshot of Chief Bernard’s transformative journey as a community leader.
Chief Bernard poignantly articulates her belief that her destiny has been to serve her people. The film touches on her personal tragedy of the 60s Scoop, as she contemplates the meaning of her destiny, the Chief grapples with the profound impact of being left on the island, even as some of her family members remain unknown to her.
Looking toward the future, Chief Bernard envisions emerging leaders on Lennox Island and the prosperity of the Mi’kmaq people in the years to come. This is a poignant portrayal of a leader’s dedication to her community, the challenges faced along the way, and the profound contemplation of destiny and legacy.
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