Kukum

Kukum, a Quebec bestseller based on Michel Jean’s great-grandmother, offers an empathetic portrayal of significant changes in an Innu community over a century. The novel follows Almanda Siméon’s journey of love, cultural integration, and resilience amidst the profound shifts in traditional Innu life, including land loss and residential schools. It highlights the enduring importance of Innu ancestral values and the ongoing quest for freedom among nomadic peoples.