Waseteg
2010
6 min
Coming soon
Waseteg is the story of a young Mi'kmaq girl whose name means “the light from the dawn.” Sadly, her mother dies while giving birth and, though her father works very hard to provide for his family, Waseteg is surrounded by the bitterness and loneliness felt by her sisters. As a young girl, Waseteg looks for solace in nature, and dreams of the stories she’s heard in the village – including one about Walqwan, the mysterious boy living across the river. Eventually, with the gentle care of the boy's grandmother, Waseteg succeeds in finding Walqwan, discovering the Spirit Path, and restoring …
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Waseteg is the story of a young Mi'kmaq girl whose name means “the light from the dawn.” Sadly, her mother dies while giving birth and, though her father works very hard to provide for his family, Waseteg is surrounded by the bitterness and loneliness felt by her sisters.
As a young girl, Waseteg looks for solace in nature, and dreams of the stories she’s heard in the village – including one about Walqwan, the mysterious boy living across the river. Eventually, with the gentle care of the boy's grandmother, Waseteg succeeds in finding Walqwan, discovering the Spirit Path, and restoring love to her family.
A short story about dreams, courage, identity, creation and embracing our Elders, Waseteg showcases Phyllis Grant's signature style of bold lines, bright colours and simple movements. The film is beautifully narrated by legendary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin.
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writerPhyllis Grant
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directorPhyllis Grant
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animatorPhyllis Grant
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narrationAlanis Obomsawin
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animationSam DecosteRandall FinnertyWenqi Hou
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original musicNormand RogerPierre Yves Drapeau
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sound designNormand RogerPierre Yves Drapeau
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fluteMichel Dubeau
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traditional chantGilbert Sewell
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digital imaging supervisorSusan Gourley
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digital imaging consultationSam DecosteRandall Finnerty
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online editingYannick Carrier
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recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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mixingGeoffrey Mitchell
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translationLyly Fortin
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technical coordinatorSteve Hallé
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production supervisorPatricia CoughranCandice Desormeaux
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production coordinatorStephanie CoolenVanessa Larsen
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marketing managerJulie Armstrong-Boileau
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centre administratorJohn William Lutz
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producerAnnette ClarkeMichael Fukushima
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executive producerKent Martin
Education
Ages 8 to 12
Study Guide - Guide 1
Indigenous Studies - Arts
Indigenous Studies - Identity/Society
Pre-teach Native legends and symbols. Discuss the reasons why Waseteg was able to see the boy who lived across the river when her sisters could not. Suggest alternate titles for this film.
