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Documentary 'Sugarcane' Highlights Tragedy at Residential School

1/25/2025

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The Oscar-nominated documentary "Sugarcane," directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, sheds light on the tragic abuse and deaths at St. Joseph's Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, B.C. Chief Willie Sellars expresses hope that this powerful film will foster education and healing throughout Canada. The awards ceremony takes place on March 2.

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The Oscar-nominated documentary "Sugarcane," directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, sheds light on the tragic abuse and deaths at St. Joseph's Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, B.C. Chief Willie Sellars expresses hope that this powerful film will foster education and healing throughout Canada. The awards ceremony takes place on March 2.