Kuujjuaq

Tommy Kudluk is a handyman who spends most of his time on the land. He keeps Inuit traditions alive by fishing and eating just like his ancestors did. After catching an Arctic char with a spear, he makes his wife an "ulu", a traditional knife used by Inuit women so that she can prepare the fish for the family to enjoy.

A Film by Tommy Kudluk

Inspired by the author’s own life story, Qilliqtu (Shiny Object) aims at reminding viewers that Indigenous stories span lifetimes and embraces the importance of connecting to the land.

A Film by Kevin Tikivik

This short follows Rebecca Thomassie, an Inuk woman, around Kangirsuk as she learns the 52 Inuktitut words for snow.

A Film by Rebecca Thomassie

A portrait of the dynamic Kuujjuaq School hockey team.

Co-directed by Sammy Gadbois and Wapikoni Team

A video essay about the perspective of a teenager on his hometown.

Directed by Sammy Gadbois and the Wapikoni mobile team

Like many Inuit young adults, Charlie Gordon travels often between Montréal and Kuujjuaq. He explores his identity as a young Inuk through his passion for circus arts and hopes to give back to his community.

Directed by Charlie Gordon

Jordan takes us on a hilarious tour of his community.

A film by Jordan Gordon

A poetic and contemplative film about an Inuk man hunting for northern lights with his camera.

A film by George Annanack in collaboration with Wapikoni mobile team

In this music video, Matilda Kaukai presents her personal take on the Inuk religious hymn Imaillunga (Just as I Am) which is very meaningful to her as it symbolizes the presence of God in her life.

A film by Matilda Kaukai

Sammy Gadbois uses snippets of life in Kuujjuaq to reflect about his own purpose on earth and muses that it could be creating memories.

A film by Sammy Gadbois

Adam Aomari shows his tricks on his unicycle. His abilities to ride upright in the frozen tundra show his skills.

A film by Adam Aomari

Shot on his birthday, this documentary pays tribute to Charlie’s uniqueness and challenges and stresses the power of friendship.

A film by Charlie Ekomiak

Dorothy Mesher grew up in the ever-changing Kuujjuaq of the 1930s and 1940s. She uses 10 pictures she treasures and keeps in a metal box that belonged to her mother to share memories of her youth.

A film by Dorothy Mesher

A young woman sets herself on a quest of self-discovery. She paints the portrait of her loving and caring adoptive parents, and depicts the good side of the foster care system.

Filmmaker: Pamela Basilish

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Producer's Name: Wapikoni mobile

Year of Production: 2009

Country: Canada

Region: Mashteuiatsh

No longer able to hunt their prey the way their ancestors did, the young Wemotaci have become night runners through the deserted village. And can they ever run! They run for fun or just to exhaust themselves—until the police go after them. A fresh and lively filmmaking feat.

Filmmaker: Shanook Néwashish

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