Synopsis
Testimonials from the women’s group at Mashteuiatsh Puakuteu fill this intimate short film about grief and healing. In doll-making workshops, the women share their doubts and hopes and, in doing so, build a space of strength and solidarity.
Production :
Wapikoni Mobile
Distribution :
Wapikoni Mobile
Contact :
Sound designer :
Charlotte Beaulieu
Screenplay :
Comité De femmes Puakuteu
Editing :
Charlotte Beaulieu, Lysandre Leduc-Boudreau and Alexandra Nadeau
Cinematographer :
Lysandre Leduc-Boudreau and Alexandra Nadeau
Direction
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Comité De femmes PuakuteuA community organization in the Indigenous community of Mashteuiatsh, Puakuteu promotes projects for women and young people. It was founded in 2012, when a group of women from the community wanted to raise awareness about the history and lasting scars of residential schools. Honouring residential school survivors, their descendants and their families.