Title

Ninawit : Winneway

Creator

Minwashin

Language

eng

fra

Description

00:00:00 to 00:03:53 – Origins and community relocations
The community migrated from Long Point to Sand Point, and later to Winneway, following the construction of a dam that flooded their ancestral territory. Despite these displacements, families preserved their traditions.

00:03:53 to 00:05:42 – Adaptation to industrialization
Proximity to a municipality tied to hydroelectric and mining industries influenced local life.

00:05:42 to 00:07:39 – Life in nature and family learning
Children grew up surrounded by nature, learning to cook, fish, and hunt alongside their parents and elders. Knowledge was transmitted through observation and hands-on experience.

00:08:16 to 00:16:00 – Trapping, smoking, and community sharing
Families lived together, shared meat, and used smokehouses to preserve food. Respect for nature was central and passed down by the elders.

00:16:00 to 00:17:42 – Community life and material poverty
Despite financial poverty, the community was spiritually rich, grounded in tradition and solidarity. The first infrastructures were simple and rudimentary.

00:17:42 to 00:23:54 – Education and school autonomy
The community regained control over education in the 1980s. The Amo Ososwan School teaches in Anicinabemowin, English, and French. Graduations are celebrated with pride, and many young people pursue post-secondary studies.

00:24:06 to 00:27:57 – Cultural transmission and encouragement
School perseverance programs include elders in teaching. Cultural Week allows youth to learn traditional knowledge. A former chief shares his life journey and encourages young people to follow their dreams.

Format

Video recording

Étendue

28 min.

Date Created

2019

Éditeur

Minwashin

Date Modified

29-10-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

minwashin-ninawit-video-007