Out in the cold : matrimonial real property on reserve

Lazarowich, Alexandra. (Added Author). Miller, Greg. (Added Author). Regimbald, Hope. (Added Author). Mercredi, Morningstar. (Added Author). Mah, Alexis. (Added Author). Auger, Greg. (Added Author). Mendis, Rabin. (Added Author). Bearpaw Media Production. (Added Author). Native Counselling Services of Alberta. (Added Author). Morningstar Mercredi, Alexis Mah, Greg Auger, Rabin Mendis. (Cast).

Summary: Out in The Cold explores the complex issue of separation and divorce on reserve. This documentary-drama follows the heart-wrenching story of Marcia and her daughter as they are evicted from their home after Marcia's marriage breaks down. Homeless and broke, Marcia discovers that the divorce laws that protect most Canadians do not apply to her. Out in The Cold contains interviews with female Elders about traditional roles and responsibilities that Aboriginal women had in the home. The documentary also features an interview with the former President of the Native Women's Association of Canada, Bev Jacobs--Back cover.

Record details

Physical Description: videodisc
1 videodisc (14 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [Edmonton, Alta. : Native Counselling Services of Alberta]/Bearpaw Media Productions, c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	On disc surface: Native Counselling Services of Alberta. "Funding provided by Alberta Law Foundation."
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Writer, producer and director, Alexandra Lazarowich ; co-writer, camera operator, Greg Miller ; narrator, Hope Regimbald.
Participant or Performer Note:	Morningstar Mercredi, Alexis Mah, Greg Auger, Rabin Mendis.
System Details Note:	DVD-Video.