Jennifer Manuel—The Heaviness of Things that Float

Jennifer Manuel—The Heaviness of Things that Float

Bernadette has been the First Nations’ nurse on the Tawakin Reserve for the last forty years. She’s hoping to retire without any fuss, but one disturbing, then tragic event after another occurs and an accusing finger is being pointed at her. She has been a diligent and hard-working nurse and the accusation cuts deeply. She thinks back to the events over the decades and her love for Frank’s child, Chase who has disappeared. Despite the Tawakin residents searching for him, he is nowhere to be found.

This is a portrayal of life on the reserve—the highs and lows that are beautifully interwoven with deep emotion, spirituality, and a real sense of life for isolated indigenous communities.

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