Gem

The story of two young Anishnaabe (Algonquin) children who spent their youth in an Indian Residential School in Abitibi, Quebec, and who are now trying to make peace with their painful past.

Rémi Dumont, a residential school survivor in search of healing and redemption, wants to tell his story with the help of an autobiography.

Rémi reveals to Julianne his motives for wanting to share his personal story. Back home, he will have to face the anger of his son Jean-Charles.

Mrs. Turcotte is still trying to move on from her painful past but this challenge proves to be harder than imagined.

Rémi tries to reconnect with the past by supporting Julianne during her childbirth, but faces much opposition

Julianne relives many painful memories from her past and has a hard time dealing with her mom’s affection towards her newborn son.

Rémi must accept the impacts of his past actions and accept that only time can heal these heavy scars.