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Maq and the Spirit of the Woods 2006 Directed by Phyllis Grant

When an elder in the community offers him a small piece of pipestone, Maq carves a little person out of it. Proud of his work, the boy wants to impress his grandfather and journeys through the woods to find him. Along the path Maq meets a curious traveller named Mi’gmwesu. Together they share stories, medicine, laughter and song. Maq begins to care less about making a good impression and more about sharing the knowledge and spirit he's found through his creation. It is only when Maq joins his grandfather that he understands who Mi’gmwesu really is.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language English
Gnere Animation
Production Company ONF | NFB
Release Date 1 January 2006
8 mins