A still from Malaya Qaunirq Chapman’s documentary, “Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat”, features Nauyaq and Jamie Ugyuk of Taloyoak preparing their catch after a successful fish netting. (Photo courtesy of National Film Board of Canada)
‘Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat’ scheduled to première Aug. 6 at Montreal’s International First Peoples’ Festival
After more than four years of work, Inuk filmmaker Malaya Qaunirq Chapman is preparing to screen her first feature documentary in front of audiences. Nirilaurta: Let Us Eat is set to make its world première Aug.
Kuujjuaq residents participate in a canoe tug of war competition on July 1. The event was part of Canada Day celebrations in the community. Six teams of four men and four women each competed for prizes of $200, $100 and $50. (Photo by Dominique Gené)
Lizzie Lingard wins the first prize of $200 for best decorated ATV at the Canada Day parade in Kuujjuaq Wednesday. The recreational organization Kuujjuaq Pinguatitsijingiit Inc. puts together a day filled with activities, celebrating the country’s 159th anniversary. (Photo by Dominique Gené)
From left: Daniel Kudluk Gadbois, Minnie Ningiuruvik, Lucasi Iyaituk and Tommy Putulik perform in “Aukkauti.” The play opened its Nunavik tour Saturday in Kuujjuaq. Next week the show is scheduled to stop in Quaqtaq, followed by Kangirsuk the following week and Tasiujaq later in June. The plan is to tour the play across Nunavik, with remaining communities hosting performances between this fall and next year. (Photo courtesy of Samuel Lagacé)