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Ntoliwis nil Wolastoq [DVD video] = My name is Wolastoq
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Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
[Miramichi, NB] : Ninen Productions Inc., 2022.
Orangeville, ON : McIntyre Media
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (43:44 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
"A candid and powerful window into the movement to preserve and celebrate Wolastoqui culture and identity. The film follows a young Wolastoqew man, Riley Gaffney, who undertakes a journey to explore and claim his Indigenous cultural identity, while also following the efforts of Wolastoqi elders who work to create awareness and momentum for efforts to reclaim the original Indigenous name of the Wolastoq (Saint John) River."--Container.
General Note:
Originally released in 2022.
"This film was created on the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati peoples."--Opening screen.
"Produced by Ninen Productions Inc., Wabanaki Media, ... produced in participation with the Province of New Brunswick."--End credits.
"A Nation's Crucial Fight for Identity"--Container.
"My Name is WOLASTOQ"--DVD label.
Includes the creation story of Wolastoq (Saint John) River by Keluwoskap (Glooscap) in animation, told in Wolastoqey with English subtitles.
Performers:
Featuring: Riley Gaffney, Regional Chief Ron Trembley, Chief Alan Polchies, Chief Patricia Bernard, Cecelia Brooks, Anthony Brooks, Shane Perley-Dutcher, Dr. David Perley, Opolahsomuwehs (Imelda Perley), Charlie Gaffney, Cynthia Gaffney, and The Muskrat Singers.
Features several tracks from Wolastoqew musician Jeremy Dutcher.
Technical Details:
DVD-R; may not be compatible with older DVD players.
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Language:
English
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In English and Wolastoqey with English subtitles.
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