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Deep Dive: Blood Memory (2019)

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Blood Memory
Blood Memory presents the history of America's Indian Adoption Era, a period marked by the forced removal of Native children from their families. This documentary details how these children were assimilated into non-Native homes, with the intent of erasing their cultural identities and connections to their heritage. The film features personal stories and testimonies from those affected by these adoptions, illustrating the long-lasting impact on Native communities. It addresses the systemic issues that facilitated these practices and the ongoing struggle for cultural preservation and identity among Native Americans.

Why Watch

  • •Meet survivors of the Indian Adoption Era.
  • •Find out how adoption policies erased Native identities.
  • •See the impact on Native communities today.

Did You Know

•The Indian Adoption Era involved the removal of thousands of Native children from their families.
•Many Native children were placed in non-Native homes to erase their cultural identities.
•The documentary spans a history that contributed to the loss of generations of Native culture.

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Native American historyCultural identityAdoption policies