Aboriginal filmmaker. Agency - English program:.Atlantic Centre. Agency:.Produced by the National Film Board of Canada in association with Health Canada. Study guide available.

Director, Catherine Anne Martin ; producer, Shelagh Mackenzie ; executive producer, Marilyn A. Belec ; commentary, Wendy Lill, Catherine Anne Martin ; cinematography, Kent Nason, Les Krizsan ; sound, Arthur McKay, Jane Porter ; editing, Kimberlee McTaggart ; sound editing, Jane Porter, Antonia McGrath ; re-recording, Jean-Pierre Joutel.

Narrator, Catherine Anne Martin.

Recorded 1995.

Mi'kmaq filmmaker and mother, Catherine Anne Martin takes a reflective journey into the extended family of Nova Scotian Mi'kmaq society. Members of her community share their stories about the recovery of First Nations values, particularly through the teachings of elders. The wisdom of experiene and the collective responsibilities of the Mi'kmaq community play a major role in the way their children are raised. An enlightening and inspiring resource for both First Nations and non-First Nations audiences who are looking for ways to strenghten and explore their own families and traditions. Mi'kmaq language is spoken and a lullaby (ALAMIA'TIJIK) is sung by a  Mi'kmaq grandmother featured in the film.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Silver Apple Award, 1996 Andris Slapinsh Memorial Prize for her outstanding documentary, 1995

Description based on online resource; title from title screen (National Film Board of Canada, viewed 2023-08-10).