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Subject(s): Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Criminal Justice & Law, First Nations Studies, Gender Studies, Guidance, Health, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Sports, Tech/Voc, Women's Studies
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult

Naomi Condo's journey of identity takes her through struggles against the stereotypes imposed on Aboriginal women. With an Irish mother and an L’nu (Mi’kmaw) mother, she is on the paler side of the skin spectrum, but she identifies as Mi’kmaw, participates in ceremonies, collects medicines, is learning the language and is raising her children on a reserve to embrace the culture. Stereotypes placed on indigenous women range from the negative (drunk, uneducated squaw) to the extreme, idealized ‘Indian princess’ image (Pocahantas). She identifies as strong, educated, vocal, athletic, love, a warrior – walking in the middle of the street, not looking like one group and not thinking like the other.

Biography:

Naomi Condo, Mi'gmaq from the community of Gesgapegiag is the mother of two children. She loves to be physically active, aspires to revitalize and promote the Aboriginal way of life, and is dedicated to combating violence against women, children and elders. Naomi has already made four films with Wapikoni Mobile. In 2019, she co-directs her fifth film, this time in virtual reality.

English narration / English subtitles.

Also available in French: Je suis ilnu: La Collection des cinéastes autochtones Wapikoni

Running Time: 3:27 Country of Origin: Canada

Producer: Wapikoni Mobile Copyright Date: 2016 Language: English

1. I am L'nu (Je suis mi'gmaq): The Wapikoni Indigenous Filmmakers Collection  3:27
   Naomi Condo's journey of identity takes her through struggles...
   Naomi Condo's journey of identity takes her through struggles against the stereotypes imposed on Aboriginal women. With an Irish mother and an L’nu (Mi’kmaw) mother, she is on the paler side of the skin spectrum, but she identifies as Mi’kmaw, participates in ceremonies, collects medicines, is learning the language and is raising her children on a reserve to embrace the culture. Stereotypes placed on indigenous women range from the negative (drunk, uneducated squaw) to the extreme, idealized ‘Indian princess’ image (Pocahantas). She identifies as strong, educated, vocal, athletic, love, a warrior – walking in the middle of the street, not looking like one group and not thinking like the other. Biography: Naomi Condo, Mi'gmaq from the community of Gesgapegiag is the mother of two children. She loves to be physically active, aspires to revitalize and promote the Aboriginal way of life, and is dedicated to combating violence against women, children and elders. Naomi has already made four films with Wapikoni Mobile. In 2019, she co-directs her fifth film, this time in virtual reality. Also available in French: Je suis ilnu: La Collection des cinéastes autochtones Wapikoni