Title

Ninawit : Identity

Creator

Minwashin

Language

fra

eng

Description

00:00:00 to 00:04:46 – Origins and perception of the word “Indian”
Ejinagoshi shares an anecdote about the origin of the word “Indian.”

00:04:46 to 00:07:59 – Identity, dispossession, and rebirth
Despite cultural and territorial ruptures, an identity revival is underway — even among those who no longer speak the language or live on their ancestral lands.

00:07:59 to 00:09:00 – Religious imposition of names
Names given at birth were often imposed by religious institutions without the parents’ consent.

00:09:00 to 00:13:32 – Racism and stereotypes
Indigenous people continue to face persistent prejudice, particularly in urban settings, despite their community and educational achievements.

00:13:32 to 00:14:48 – Relationship with nature and equality of living beings
The Anishinabe worldview is based on equality among all living beings, in contrast with the dominant society’s hierarchical relationships.

00:14:48 to 00:15:47 – Resilience of the Anishinabe people
Despite historical hardships, the Anishinabeg continue to live, laugh, and rebuild themselves.

00:15:51 to 00:17:59 – Land claims and historical recognition
Cultural reconstruction depends on access to the land, recognition of colonial wrongs, and the end of erasure policies.

00:18:03 to 00:20:26 – Spirituality and dual identity
The speakers express their deep connection to the land and spirituality, living between ancestral traditions and the modern world.

00:20:28 to 00:22:37 – Youth disconnection and disrupted transmission
Young people often know little about their nation’s history, having grown up far from ancestral territories — making it harder for them to feel a sense of belonging.

00:22:50 to 00:25:20 – Renewed pride and identity affirmation
Community members express pride in being Anishinabe despite the challenges. The status card is seen as a symbol of identity rather than privilege. Memory and roots are at the heart of this affirmation.

Format

Video recording

Date Created

2019

Éditeur

Minwashin

Date Modified

29-10-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

minwashin-ninawit-video-011