Producer
A marginalized people rose up from humble beginnings, with nothing but their talent, their guiding principles, and their determination to leave none behind. The public has heard so many sad stories, but Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind reveals another aspect of the true North. In their own words, raw and unfiltered, the Nunavik Inuit and Cree recount their struggle and how their co-ops came shining through – a message of hope.
Writer
A marginalized people rose up from humble beginnings, with nothing but their talent, their guiding principles, and their determination to leave none behind. The public has heard so many sad stories, but Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind reveals another aspect of the true North. In their own words, raw and unfiltered, the Nunavik Inuit and Cree recount their struggle and how their co-ops came shining through – a message of hope.
Director
A marginalized people rose up from humble beginnings, with nothing but their talent, their guiding principles, and their determination to leave none behind. The public has heard so many sad stories, but Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind reveals another aspect of the true North. In their own words, raw and unfiltered, the Nunavik Inuit and Cree recount their struggle and how their co-ops came shining through – a message of hope.
Executive Producer
Inuit traditional face tattoos have been forbidden for a century, and almost forgotten. Director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, together with long-time friend and activist Aaju Peter, is determined to uncover the mystery and meaning behind this beautiful ancient tradition. Together they embark on an adventure through Arctic communities, speaking with elders and recording the stories of a once popularized female artform. Central to the film is Arnaquq-Baril’s personal debate over whether or not to get tattood herself. With candour and humour, she welcomes us into her world, to experience firsthand the complex emotions that accompany her struggle. Past meets present in this intimate account of one woman’s journey towards self-empowerment and cultural understanding.
Director
An Inuit youth trains to become a great archer in hopes of avenging the killing of his family – but the First Nations attackers were punishing a previous Inuit wrongdoing. Who will end the cycle of violence? THE WHITE ARCHER is an Inuit legend inspired the late James Houston’s beloved children’s book. In Canada’s High Arctic hamlet of Pond Inlet, his son John weaves outdoor adventure and local theatre into a story for all ages.
First Assistant Director
북극권에서 순록의 숫자가 급격하게 줄어드는 일이 발생한다. 정부는 그 원인이 늑대라고 믿고 늑대 박멸 대책을 세우기 위한 연구를 위해 타일러 박사를 북극으로 보낸다. 연구 장비를 가지고 누트색에 도착한 타일러 박사는 로지라는 도박꾼이 운전하는 비행기를 타고 북극으로 가서 그 곳에서 만난 우텔이라는 에스키모의 도움으로 연구를 시작하게 된다. 타일러 박사는 늑대의 생활을 관찰하지만 늑대가 순록을 모두 먹어 없앴다는 증거는 발견하지 못한 채 대신 늑대가 쥐를 먹는 것을 보고 식량이 떨어진 박사도 쥐를 먹으면서 지낸다. 그러던 중 타일러 박사는 우텍과 그의 양아들인 마이크를 만나서 에스키모에게 전해 내려오고 있는 늑대와 순록에 대한 전설을 듣게 된다. 처음에 북극에는 순록이 많아서 에스키모의 생활에 도움을 주었는데 순록 중에서 건강한 것만을 사냥하다 보니 남은 순록들은 점점 약해졌다. 그래서 약하고 병든 순록을 없애기 위해 에스키모의 여신이 보낸 것이 늑대라는 것이다. 가을이 되서 본격적인 사냥철이 시작되자 문드리 지역으로 간 타일러 박사는 늑대가 대순록을 사냥하는 것을 보게 된다. 타일러 박사는 거기서 전설에서처럼 늑대가 병이 깊이 든 순록만 사냥하는 것을 확인하는데...
Director
In L’Nuk 101: Finding Common Ground, filmmaker John Houston (Songs in Stone) examines the role education can play in the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Along with Dr. Cynthia Alexander and students from Acadia University, Houston facilitates an exercise in Engaged Learning, where aboriginal teachings are given real-world context and represent another way of achieving justice. Ultimately, the participants strive to answer the question: Where do we want to be generations from now when we talk about the relationship between aboriginal and non-aboriginal peoples of this country?
