Children of the Eagle

199029 min 24 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Mark Lowrie

Production: Mark Lowrie

Script: Sybille Manneschmidt

Produced by Peigan Band for the Family Violence Prevention Division of Health and Welfare Canada and with the assistance of the National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program and the Indian & Northern Health Services, Medical Services Branch. For purchase, contact Peigan Child Welfare Program.

This documentary addresses the healing of three sexually abused aboriginal children. The eagle, representing bravery, leadership and wisdom, symbolizes the qualities needed by the community to deal with children in crisis.

Subject categories

  • Law and Crime > Child AbuseIndigenous Peoples
  • Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) > ChildrenHealth and SafetySocial Problems
  • Social Issues > ChildrenIndigenous PeoplesViolence
  • Sexuality and Reproduction > Incest and Sexual Abuse
  • Children and Youth > Indigenous YouthViolence and Child Abuse

Credits

director
Mark Lowrie
producer
Mark Lowrie
script
Sybille Manneschmidt
photography
Ted Langenberg
Paul Smyth
narrator
Wilfred Yellow Wings
voice
Wendy Lipinski
Sonia Lipinski
Judy Legge
David Legge
Laura Legge
Emily Oldshoes
cast
Sara Big Bull
Jesse Plain Eagle
Rina Provost
Diane Big Bull
Liza Potts
Noreen Plain Eagle
Wesley Big Bull
George Yellow Horn
Leona Smith