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What is Reclaim My Skin about?
VIFF describes Reclaim My Skin as a documentary told through musical dramatizations and interviews. It examines the effects of European colonization on Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people, including strategies that undermined matriarchal and Two-Spirit systems. The series also considers activism, political engagement and the arts as ways of reclaiming power. VIFF’s film listing presents it as a three-part work focused on key moments following colonization of Turtle Island.
Stir reports that the episodes address rematriation, resource extraction and the role of the mother. Clements has described the film as a music documentary paying homage to Indigenous activists who have worked for their communities and families and raised their voices for change. Stir’s coverage quotes her artist statement; its original wording includes “the cannon of powerhouse Indigenous activists.”
Who made it, and who appears in it?
Marie Clements wrote and directed the film. Marie Clements and Trish Dolman are producers; Ernest Webb, Catherine Bainbridge and Steven Thibault are executive producers. Anukiri Ura Daka Pictures Inc. is the production company, and the listed composers are Pura Fé, Jesse Zubot and Wayne Lavallee. These production credits are listed by Screen Siren.
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VIFF names performances by Pura Fé and Laura Grizzlypaws, alongside reflections from Tanya Talaga, Joy Harjo-Sapulpa, Cindy Blackstock, Louise Wakerahkats:te Herne, Michelle Schenandoah and Gloria Steinem. The festival’s credits also list Sharon Day, Marie Gaudet, Renae Morriseau and Sandy Scofield. The spelling of Louise Wakerahkats:te Herne’s name differs slightly between VIFF and Screen Siren listings, so consult the production’s preferred materials when reproducing it.
Stir also reports that Gitxsan designer Yolonda Skelton’s paper dresses made for the series were scheduled to be exhibited in the screening lobby. That report concerns an exhibition, not a retail release.
When and where can you watch it?
| Viewing route | What is established | What is not established |
|---|---|---|
| VIFF world premiere | VIFF lists a full-series screening for October 10, 2026, at VIFF Centre – VIFF Cinema, with a filmmaker Q&A. The listed runtime is 168 minutes. | The listing does not establish online access, ticket price or whether the schedule has changed. Check the festival listing for current details. |
| Knowledge Network | Stir reports that the series is set to debut on Knowledge Network in 2027. | No precise broadcast date or viewing terms are confirmed in the available Knowledge Network information; online availability is not established. |
The festival listing is the concrete viewing information currently available; the Knowledge Network timing remains a reported plan rather than a confirmed date. Check VIFF’s listing for screening details and verify the schedule close to the event, as festival information can change. For the reported later release, check Knowledge Network’s programming closer to 2027.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What does the “VIFF winner” claim mean?
VIFF identifies Reclaim My Skin as a world premiere, but its listing does not say the film won a VIFF award. The available sources also do not establish the origin of the phrase “Renaissance Time for Indigenous Filmmakers.” Neither claim should be treated as a verified description of this film without an award record or the original interview.
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Clements has received recognition for earlier work, but that is separate from the record for Reclaim My Skin. The National Film Board describes her 2017 musical documentary The Road Forward as connecting the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s with contemporary First Nations activism. Its press kit lists, among other recognitions, an Award Winner entry at Dreamspeakers International Film Festival 2017 and Best Director at the American Indian Film Festival San Francisco 2017. Those honors do not establish a VIFF award for this film.
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