Little Bird
Overview
Bezhig Little Bird, once a spirited child from Long Pine Reserve in Saskatchewan, is uprooted at age five due to the Sixties Scoop, a devastating government policy. Adopted by a Jewish family in Montréal, she takes on the name Esther Rosenblum. Now in her twenties, Bezhig is haunted by a longing for her biological family and is determined to uncover her roots. Her journey is marked by profound sacrifices as she navigates the complexities of identity, belonging, and the search for familial connection amid a backdrop of cultural dislocation.
Episodes
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1
Love is all Around
In 1968, Bezhig Little Bird and her brothers and sisters are taken from their home on the Long Pine Reserve and placed with white families for adoptio...
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2
So Put Together
Esther discovers her adoption documents along with a newspaper article that stirs vague recollections of her childhood on the Long Pine Reserve. Motiv...
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3
The Land that Takes You
Patti Little Bird is in a frantic search for her children, unaware of their whereabouts. Eighteen years later, Bezhig, also known as Esther, returns t...
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4
Burning Down the House
Esther reconnects with family members who assist her in uncovering the mysteries of her past. She heads back to Montreal to face Golda, her adoptive m...
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5
I Want My Mom
In the wake of a devastating event, Esther comes to the profound realization that her adoptive mother, Golda, is the one person she truly needs by her...
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6
Bineshe Kwe
Following a journey filled with both love and heartache, the Little Bird family gathers to honor their loss while also celebrating the joys of life.
