Gego Mawikak: A Story of Reconciliation is a powerful documentary that contains hard truths of lived experiences of people and families who attended Pine Creek Indian Residential School, north of Dauphin, Manitoba.

The film captures the research and 2023 archaeological investigation undertaken to explore 14 anomalies detected under the Catholic church near the former residential school in the community. The process to determine whether the anomalies were unmarked graves was undertaken by the Pine Creek First Nation (Minegoziibe Anishinabe), with the participation of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, RCMP – Winnipegosis Detachment and RCMP Manitoba – D Division.

Through careful excavation, historical records and lived memory, the documentary traces not only the findings of the dig, but the emotional and spiritual journey carried by Survivors, families and communities seeking truth.

The film confronts difficult realities while honouring resilience, accountability and the ongoing work of reconciliation. Following the film, documentary contributors will engage in a Q&A with the audience.

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is honoured to bring this free public screening to audiences in Treaty 1 Territory in partnership with Pine Creek First Nation (Minegoziibe Anishinabe).

Brenda Catcheway, one of the documentary’s two executive producers, is a respected Indigenous leader, advocate and knowledge keeper whose work centres on community care, truth‐telling and the long journey toward healing for Survivors of residential schools and their families. Guided by lived experience and deep responsibility to community, Catcheway has been a steady voice in efforts that honour memory, dignity and accountability. Her contributions reflect a commitment to creating spaces where difficult truths can be shared with compassion, strength and respect, in support of reconciliation and intergenerational healing.

Ervin Chartrand is the director of the documentary, a Métis filmmaker and storyteller whose work centres on Indigenous histories, lived experience and the responsibility of truth‐telling. Chartrand’s practice is grounded in care, community collaboration and deep respect for the voices of Survivors and their families. Through documentary filmmaking, he creates space for difficult conversations, inviting audiences not only to witness history, but to engage with it thoughtfully and ethically as part of an ongoing journey toward understanding, accountability and reconciliation.

Derek Nepinak, Chief of Pine Creek First Nation (Minegoziibe Anishinabe), and one of the documentary’s two executive producers, is an Indigenous leader and advocate widely recognized for his dedication to justice, self‐determination and the protection of Indigenous rights. With a strong presence in public discourse and community leadership, Nepinak has consistently called for truth, accountability and meaningful action in addressing the legacy of residential schools. His work emphasizes the importance of listening to Survivors, respecting Indigenous law and knowledge systems, and advancing reconciliation through responsibility and systemic change.