Article by: Gianluca Tana
Translated by: Selene Novaro Mascarello

In the U.S., the expression blood quantum is used to refer to Native Americans as opposed to other ethnic groups: those whose percentage of Native American ancestry is at least 51% are labelled as Native Americans. This can often lead to racial discrimination in one of history’s darkest times as far as inclusion is concerned. The film, by Mi’gMaq director Jeff Barnaby, serves as an allegory for the cannibalisation carried out by white culture to the detriment of Native American culture, slowly leading to its disappearance.