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Richard Cardinal cry from a diary of a Métis child
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

Video
Contributors
Obomsawin, Alanis; National Film Board of Canada.
Description
"A moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Metis adolescent who committed suicide at 17, in 1984. Removed from his home at age 4 because of family problems, he was then moved between 28 foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta for the next 13 years. His diary upon which this film is based is a sad legacy of a troubled youth, his life and death, and Alberta's child welfare system. His death prompted an inquiry into and reform of Alberta's child welfare system."

Themes

Subjects

Cardinal, Richard, 1966-1984

More Information

Alternate Title(s)
Cry from a diary of a Métis child
Holding Library
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia
Publication Information
[Montreal] : National Film Board of Canada [distributor]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sd., col. 4 3/4 in.
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