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Sikuaq, or Hikuaq in the western dialects, is when Qinu or slushy ice begins to solidify and forms very thin freshly formed ice.
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The Ice Watch Word of the Week is Sikuaq.

Sikuaq, or Hikuaq in the western dialects, is when Qinu or slushy ice begins to solidify and forms very thin freshly formed ice.

 It is with profound sadness that this little company of Eagle Feathers Film & Music Manufacturing Corporation has lost one of its young artists, who were helping out the company and its future work. Sincere condolences to the family.… Read more

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Synopsis: Alanis Obomsawin was born during a solar eclipse: an event that foreshadowed her destiny as a storyteller. Katerina Cizek's portrait of this extraordinary artist, layered with animation, music and image, beautifully recalls Alanis Obomsawin's work.

Only available in English/Version anglaise seulement.

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Producer: Gerry Flahive

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An interview with Norman Cohn (3 of 12)

Year of Production: 2008

Country: Canada

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A film by Christian Merlhiot

France, 2013, 92 minutes

English & French Subtitles

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Inuktitut with English & French subtitles

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Sinopsis: Testigos de un Etnocidio: Memorias de Resistencia