Title

Ninawit : Living in nature

Creator

Minwashin

Language

fra

anicinabemowin

eng

Description

00:00:00 to 00:03:20 – Nomadic life and childhood in the forest
The speakers recount their birth and childhood in traditional tents or shelters, surrounded by nature. Families were nomadic, moving with the seasons and according to subsistence needs.

00:03:21 to 00:09:01 – Education and transmission of knowledge
From an early age, children learned to contribute to daily life: gathering wood, fetching water, cleaning animals. Life in the forest was harsh but formative, and knowledge was passed down from parents and grandparents.

00:09:01 to 00:11:10 – Community life and seasonal work
Families lived together, especially in winter, while the men worked as lumberjacks. In summer, some guided American tourists on fishing trips, using their deep knowledge of the land.

00:11:10 to 00:14:40 – Seasonal movements and sedentarization
Travel took place by canoe depending on the season, involving long and well-organized journeys. Over time, settlement and modern conveniences changed these patterns, reducing traditional migrations.

00:14:56 to 00:22:27 – Respect for the environment and traditional lifestyle
The stories emphasize respect for nature, animals, and trees. Hunting and trapping traditions were accompanied by communal practices such as smoking meat, with no waste. Children observed and learned by taking part in these activities.

00:22:32 to 00:27:12 – Family memory and cultural values
Childhood memories are marked by solidarity, sharing, and the absence of technology. Respect for nature and traditions was central. Today, although communities are more dispersed, the nomadic spirit and cultural bonds remain strong.

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-013