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A young hockey player celebrates on the ice in a still from the documentary short Sacred Gift

Sacred Gift: Based Upon the True Story of Kevin and Craig Settee

Author
Dr. Caroline Tait
Region
Manitoba
Grade Level
6-12
Media Type
Video
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Age Level
12-18
Language
English
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Description

Sacred Gift tells the powerful true story of two First Nations brothers, Kevin, a kidney transplant recipient, and his brother, Craig, who chose to become his living donor. The animation delves into Kevin’s journey, beginning with his early experiences as a pediatric patient and the impact that kidney failure had on his life. Produced by Dr. Caroline Tait, this animated short film highlights their journey, underscoring the importance of family, resilience, and the impact of living organ donation.

Sacred Gift: Cree version

Available on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGCt1klsZmE

 

Sacred Gift: English version

Available via the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program: https://youtu.be/6-2tJi9zXFU?si=koy4QluIdmVElTIy

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