Kokum, grandson proud to graduate Grade 12 together in James Smith Cree Nation
Grade 12 student Sage Stonestand-Checkosis walks through the hall of his school with his kokum, or grandmother, Brenda 'Connie' Stonestand. But he's not giving her a tour — she's a fellow student.
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![17 year old Sage Stonestand-Checkosis and his kokum Brenda 'Connie' Stonestand, 64, attend a class together at the Bernard Constant Community School. a young man and women sit at a long table while a teacher stand in front of them to answer their questions.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7186605.1714172492!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/sage-stonesand-checkosis-and-his-kokum-connie-stonesand.jpg)
Grade 12 student Sage Stonestand-Checkosis walks through the hall of his school with his kokum, or grandmother, Brenda 'Connie' Stonestand. But he's not giving her a tour — she's a fellow student.