Mi'kmaq Family (Migmaoei Otjiosog)

199532 min 28 secFilm: Documentary

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Direction: Catherine Anne Martin

Production: Shelagh MackenzieMarilyn A. Belec

Script: Wendy LillCatherine Anne Martin

Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in association with Health Canada.

Mi'kmaq filmmaker and mother, Catherine Anne Martin takes a reflective journey into the extended family of Nova Scotian Mi'kmaq society. Members of her community share their stories about the recovery of First Nations values, particularly through the teachings of elders. The wisdom of experiene and the collective responsibilities of the Mi'kmaq community play a major role in the way their children are raised. An enlightening and inspiring resource for both First Nations and non-First Nations audiences who are looking for ways to strenghten and explore their own families and traditions.

Mi'kmaq language is spoken and a lullaby (ALAMIA'TIJIK) is sung by a  Mi'kmaq grandmother featured in the film.

Subject categories


  • Indigenous Peoples in Canada (First Nations and Métis) > Atlantic RegionChildrenFamily Life
  • Children and Youth > Child Rearing and DevelopmentFamily LifeIndigenous Youth
  • Families > Child Rearing and Development
  • Indigenous Studies > History/Politics
  • Roles & Relationships > Family Life & Parenting Indigenous Identity
  • Indigenous Peoples: Canada > Mi'kmaq (L'nu)
  • Indigenous Language > Mi’kmaq

Credits


director
Catherine Anne Martin
narrator
Catherine Anne Martin
producer
Shelagh Mackenzie
executive producer
Marilyn A. Belec
commentary
Wendy Lill
Catherine Anne Martin
cinematography
Kent Nason
Les Krizsan
sound
Arthur McKay
Jane Porter
editing
Kimberlee McTaggart
sound editing
Jane Porter
Antonia McGrath
re-recording
Jean-Pierre Joutel

Awards


  • Silver Apple AwardNational Educational Media Network Competition
  • Andris Slapinsh Memorial Prize for her outstanding documentaryVisual Anthropology Festival