Skip to main content

Deep Dive: Dawnland (2018)

Play Trailer

Film Lens

Dawnland
'Dawnland' presents the history of Indigenous child removal in the United States, focusing on the Wabanaki people of Maine. The documentary examines the impact of forced assimilation, where children were taken from their families, leading to a loss of culture and identity. It is framed through the first government-endorsed truth and reconciliation commission, which seeks to address these historical injustices. The film features personal stories and testimonies from those affected by these child welfare practices. It raises the question of whether reconciliation can heal the deep scars left by these traumatic experiences, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for recognition and healing within Indigenous communities in Maine.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the Wabanaki people and their stories.
  • •Find out about the truth and reconciliation commission.
  • •See the impact of child welfare practices on culture.

Did You Know

•The documentary focuses on the Wabanaki people of Maine.
•It is based on the first government-endorsed truth and reconciliation commission.
•The film has a runtime of 86 minutes.
•The director of 'Dawnland' is Ben Pender-Cudlip.

Perfect For

Indigenous rights advocatesHistory enthusiastsDocumentary lovers