CineScope
Mary Two-Axe Earley picture

Mary Two-Axe Earley

Acting
Known For

84 Years Old

Mary Two-Axe Earley OQ (born Mary Two-Axe; October 4, 1911 – August 21, 1996) was a Mohawk and Oneida women's rights activist from the reserve of Kahnawake in Quebec, Canada. After losing her legal Indian status due to marrying a non-status man, Two-Axe Earley advocated for changes to the Indian Act, which had promoted gender discrimination and stripped First Nations women of the right to participate in the political and cultural life of their home reserves.

Born

Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada on 4th October 1911

Died

21st August 1996

All Credits