Title

Ninawit : Tradition and spirituality

Creator

Minwashin

Language

fra

eng

anicinabemowin

Description

00:00:00 to 00:04:56 – Creation and connection with nature
The speakers describe a holistic vision of the world in which all living beings — humans, animals, plants, and rocks — are interconnected and equal. Humor, spirituality, and respect for the cycle of life are seen as gifts from the Creator.

00:05:00 to 00:06:42 – Culture, traditional knowledge, and food
Indigenous culture is passed down through practices such as hunting, fishing, craftsmanship, and traditional foodways. This knowledge is essential to health and cultural identity, and it is shared during community events.

00:09:31 to 00:13:00 – Arranged marriages and religious influence
Testimonies recount early and arranged marriages, often imposed by families under the influence of the Church. These practices shaped people’s life paths — sometimes painfully — but also strengthened family and spiritual bonds.

00:14:01 to 00:17:26 – Family spiritual life and ceremonies
Spirituality was lived daily through family rituals such as prayer and Sunday observance. The Sweat Lodge ceremony is presented as a space for healing, emotional expression, and reconnection with oneself.

00:17:26 to 00:20:17 – Repression of traditions and cultural resilience
Indigenous spiritual practices were repressed by religious authorities, creating an atmosphere of fear. Despite this, some ceremonies survived and are now being rediscovered, reflecting strong cultural resilience.

00:20:17 to 00:26:28 – Powwow and intertribal transmission
The powwow is a major ceremony that celebrates culture, spirituality, and unity among peoples. It strengthens community ties, transmits traditions, and promotes Indigenous culture within contemporary society.

Format

Video recording

Étendue

26 min.

Date Created

2019

Éditeur

Minwashin

Date Modified

29-10-2025

Access Rights

Open access

License

Protected by copyrights

Identifier

minwashin-ninawit-video-012