The Pretendians
2022| 0h 44m| IMDb 4.8
Across Canada, public figures have been exposed as 'Pretendians'-people falsely claiming Indigenous identity. The Pretendians investigates why this happens, uncovering fake art markets, dubious status claims for cheap fuel, and the roots of blood-quantum beliefs. The film follows those questioning their own identity and a professor fighting accusations.
Director: Drew Hayden Taylor, Paul Kemp
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Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026