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

Sacred Gift tells the powerful true story of two First Nations brothers, Kevin, a kidney transplant recipient, and, 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 via the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program: https://youtu.be/uk2I_icBma4?si=WbMQLYuN55yQH5jc

Sacred Gift: English version

Please note: the English version includes strong language and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Please review carefully. 

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

Further reading

UofC 'This is about saving lives' Animated film brings awareness of living organ donation to Indigenous communities

Acknowledgements: This project was funded by Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, SCPOR, and Canadian Blood Services. Special thanks to University of Calgary, CDTRP, CIHR, NEIHR National Coordinating Cenre and the SK-NEIHRS. This film was animated by Sean Muir (Indigenous Story Studio, Canada).