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Subject(s): Arts, Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Family Studies/Home Economics, First Nations Studies, Gender Studies, Guidance, Health, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Music, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Women's Studies
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult

The Strong Woman Song has been revamped to grab the attention of our younger generations to draw attention and awareness to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. The video highlights young Mi'gmaq women from Gesgapegiag.

Biography:

Naomi Condo, a Mi'gmaq from the community of Gesgapegiag, is the mother of two children. She draws inspiration and strength from her parents. She loves to be physically active, aspires to revitalize and promote the Aboriginal way of life, and is dedicated to fighting violence against women, children and elders. Naomi has already made four films with Wapikoni Mobile.

Also available in French: Mel ge’ gi’ nut - Epit Strong Woman Song: La Collection des cinéastes autochtones Wapikoni

Mi'kmaq lyrics with English text introduction and conclusion.

Running Time: 4:08 Country of Origin: Canada

Producer: Wapikoni Mobile Copyright Date: 2015 Language: Non-narrated

1. Mel ge' gi' nut - Epit Strong Woman Song: The Wapikoni Indigenous Filmmakers Collection  4:08
   Modern sounds are added to the traditional “Strong Woman...
   Modern sounds are added to the traditional “Strong Woman Song” to grab the attention of our younger generations and to draw attention and awareness to the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women. The video features young Mi'gmaq women dancers and singers from Gesgapegiag, a First Nations reserve on the south shore of the Gaspésie, Quebec. Biography: Naomi Condo, a Mi'gmaq from the community of Gesgapegiag, is the mother of two children. She draws inspiration and strength from her parents. She loves to be physically active, aspires to revitalize and promote the Aboriginal way of life, and is dedicated to fighting violence against women, children and elders. Naomi has already made four films with Wapikoni Mobile. Also available in French: Mel ge’ gi’ nut - Epit Strong Woman Song: La Collection des cinéastes autochtones Wapikoni