Augusta
Synopsis
At 88 years old, Augusta lives alone in a cabin without electricity or running water, relying on a monthly pension of less than $250 to meet her needs.
Synopsis
Augusta Evans lives alone in a small cabin in Deep Creek, British Columbia, 15 miles north of Williams Lake. At 88 years old, she has no electricity or running water. Augusta receives messages through Caribou Radio and occasionally travels to town for shopping. She reflects on her life, including her experiences as a midwife and the loss of her son, Sammy. The film captures her daily routines and her connection to the land, revealing the challenges of her isolated lifestyle.
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Why Watch
- Meet Augusta, a woman living alone in Deep Creek.
- Find out how Augusta became a midwife using a doctor's book.
- See Augusta's thoughts on life in Williams Lake.
- Learn about Augusta's memories from the Gold Rush days.
Did You Know
- Augusta Evans lost her Indian status in 1903 after marrying George Evans.
- She lives alone in a cabin without electricity or running water.
- Augusta receives less than $250 a month from her pension.
- She raised her last child, Sammy, starting when she was 68 years old.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Augusta Evans live?
Augusta Evans lives in Deep Creek, 15 miles north of Williams Lake in British Columbia.
What is Augusta's monthly pension amount?
Augusta receives less than $250 a month as her pension.
What profession did Augusta learn from a book?
Augusta learned to be a midwife by reading a blue doctor's book she ordered from a catalog.
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