Mini-series about Metis hits national television

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A four-part series about Metis history over the past 200 years entitled "Daughters of the Country," has recently aired on Superchannel.

The film, produced by Norma Bailey, won the op award at the International Festival of Films by Women this year.

"Daughters of the Country" features a huge cast of professional and amateur Metis actors. Two familiar names are Tantoo Cardinal (Loyalties) and Dianne Debassige (of CBC's Spirit Bay). Another familiar name, but not for acting, is Harry Daniels, a veteran Metis politician.

"Daughters of the Country" has unconfirmed plans to air on CBC-TV prime time in about six months.