Mary Two-Axe Earley: I am Indian Again Film Screening, panelist discussion
Filmmaker Courtney Montour discusses her research process in the creation of her film. Her research resulted in her gaining access to never-before-seen footage of Mary Two-Axe Earley and visits with Mary’s friends and family. She describes the methods she used to gather her research and how she was able to bring this important film to screen. Dr. Beverly Jacobs shares her perspective on the impact that Mary Two-Axe Earley had on rights for Indigenous women in Canada. She also explains how Mary’s work was the motivating factor for the implementation of Bill C-31.