Kecia: Words to Live By

Kecia: Words to Live By

Kecia: Words to Live By

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Kecia: Words to Live By

1992

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The first (native) First Nations girl to come forward as HIV-positive in the early 90's. The film chronicles her travels across Canada delivering heart-felt messages and warnings to young people in aboriginal communities.

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