The Train by Jodie Callaghan

The Train follows Ashley as she tries to understand why her great-uncle always waits by the old, out-of-use train tracks. Through her great-uncle’s story about his residential school experience and the history of their Mi'gmaq heritage, Ashley soon learns of the importance of the train tracks to her great-uncle. A story emphasising togetherness and hope, The Train weaves together familial ties and the residential school experience.

Jodie Callaghan is a Mi'gmaq woman who was inspired to write The Train after hearing members of her community talk about their residential school experience. The Train is the winner of the 2010 Mi’gmag Writer’s award.