Bones of Crows

Overview

Cree matriarch Aline Spears endures a harrowing childhood within Canada’s residential school system, emerging determined to combat the systemic racism, starvation, and abuse that plague her community. Aline’s extraordinary talent for deciphering codes leads her to serve as a Cree code talker for a specialized unit in the Canadian Air Force during World War II. Spanning a century, the narrative chronicles her family's enduring struggle and resilience, ultimately illuminating the ongoing fight for justice and recognition in the face of historical trauma and cultural survival.