Waseteg (S)

Waseteg is the story of a young Mi’gmaq 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. Narrated by legendary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, Waseteg is a short story about dreams, courage, identity, and embracing our Elders.