This short documentary explores the legacy of residential schools through the eyes of two extraordinary women who not only lived it, but who, as adults, made the surprising decision to return to the school that had affected their lives so profoundly. This intimate and moving film affirms their strength and dignity in standing up and making a difference on their own terms.
This video can be used as an introduction to open a class discussion about residential schools and to raise awareness and acknowledge the harms of the past that are still experienced today.
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