Fallen Feather Productions

The Bandwagon gives voice to the tens of thousands of children who, in the 1960′s through 80′s, were literally scooped from their homes without the consent and in many cases without the knowledge of their parents or communities. The film crew will travel from Band to Band across Canada interviewing the children affected by this policy. Placing their stories within the context of their communities. Chiefs and Elders will give their personal perspectives of their cultural history and solutions for the future. Professionals in the field of child welfare will be engaged to provide a modern perspective to the issue of aboriginal children in care. The focus of the film will be to first uncover the root motivations behind the creation of the policy of forced native adoptions. We will answer the question of why this happened, and at what cost. The Bandwagon will then examine traditional methods of raising children with an emphasis on the unique and varied cultures that each territory offers. Finally, the film will study how individual First Nation territories are dealing with nativeadoptions and foster care today. With the purpose of suggesting a working model that could be applied to all communities across Canada. This film project is open to all. Feel free to join the bandwagon as we travel from sea to sea. As a cooperatively owned film your support will be greatly appreciated.

Email us info@fallenfeatherproductions.com to join The Bandwagon.

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