Wamin (The Apple)
Indigenous Creators
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2m 42s
Wamin means apple in Atikamekw. Red on the outside, white on the inside. It is an insult to people who leave their community to go and live in the city. A young Atikamekw shows that living elsewhere other than on her reserve does not betray her true nature.
Canada - 2017 - 2m 43s
Directed By: Katherine nequado
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