VOICED: A school in the forest

Nora, a five-year-old Algonquin girl, faces a 150 km journey to attend school, highlighting the educational challenges in her community. Jacob, unsatisfied with current options, plans to open Campbell Academy to teach traditional knowledge and skills. Despite lacking official approval, the school aims to prepare students for life without a standard diploma. The community values living on ancestral land, maintaining cultural identity despite modern challenges.

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