As an American aware of our troubled past with Native American history and the founding of our nation, I was not as familiar with Canada's own racist background.

Surrounding the real life standoff between the government and the native population of Quebec around the construction of a golf course on Indian burial ground is the backdrop of a parellel story of a young girl growing up in the midst of chaos.

Kiawentiio is the actress in the lead role and she is magnificent in the part. Her hard driving mother only wants the best for her, including her attendance at a mostly white school.

She meets a neighbor who attempts to toughen her up and they form an unlikely friendship.

I recommend this film as a good educational tool and for the lead performance.