She went back to high school in her 60s — now she's graduating with her grandson
In the documentary Graduation Day, Connie Stonestand prepares to share the spotlight with 18-year-old Sage.
The power to dream beats strongly in the heart of Connie Stonestand.
At 63, she's spent a lifetime caring for her family and instilling in them the importance of pursuing one's dreams.
As the school year nears its end on the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, an important annual event gains deeper significance as Connie and her 18-year-old grandson Sage Stonestand-Checkosis prepare to graduate high school together.
The documentary Graduation Day follows Connie and Sage on this special day as they celebrate each other's achievements and are celebrated by their loved ones.
Watch it now on CBC Gem and the CBC Docs YouTube channel.
