Discovering Roots in Sicily and Indigenous Heritage

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In Part 2 of our heartfelt conversation with Cree filmmaker, Kristal Parke, we explore her journey of reconnecting with her Opaskwayak Cree Nation roots and her Sicilian heritage. From embracing her Indigenous identity to the emotional weight of her birth family reunion, Kristal reflects on how her documentary, Because She’s Adopted, has helped her and others process the deep impacts of adoption. Join us as we dive into the transformative power of heritage and family bonds.

Discovering Roots in Sicily and Indigenous Heritage

Key Moments:

• Revisiting Sicily and the Opaskwayak Cree Nation: Kristal’s feeling of “coming home.”

• Cultural and personal growth: What it means to be adopted and indigenous.

• The making of Because She’s Adopted and its continued healing impact.

• Reflections on family, self-compassion, and emotional honesty.

Guest links:

Kristal's website