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Leslie McCartney and Gwich’in Tribal Council University of Alberta Press December 2020
Who?
Written and Illustrated by Sophie Weider with Inuktitut Translations by Julie Ivalu Friesen Press April 2021
Who? follows the journey of a Snowy owl, Ukpik, in search of a new home, after his own is left uninhabitable by the impacts of climate change. Who? was inspired by first‐hand learnings from scientists and Inuit on the 2019 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition. This inspiring and informative Arctic tale introduces young readers to environmental issues and encourages them to care for planet Earth. Our Whole Gwich’in Way of Life Has Changed / Gwich’in K’yuu Gwiidandài’ Tthak Ejuk Gòonlih: Stories from the People of the Land is an invaluable compilation of historical and cultural information. Through their own stories, 23 oldest Gwich’in Elders from the Northwest Territories communities of Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtshik, Inuvik, and Aklavik share their joy of living and travelling on the land. Their distinctive voices speak to their val‐ues, world views, and knowl‐edge, while co‐author Mc‐Cartney assists by providing context and background on the lives of the narrators and their communities.
The Shaman’s Apprentice
Zacharias Kunuk Illustrated by Megan Kyak‐Monteith Inhabit Media May 2021 Inspired by award‐winning Inuk director Zacharias Kunuk’s short film of the same name, The Shaman’s Apprentice tells the story of a young shaman in training who must face her first test—a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill. Facing dark spirits and physical challenges, the young shaman must learn to stifle her fear and listen to what Kannaaluk has to tell her. The film, Angakuksajaujuq: The Shaman's Apprentice, directed by Zacharias Kunuk and co‐produced by Taqqut Productions and Kingulliit Productions, will also have its world premiere at Annecy Film Festival this June. https://www.annecy.org/home
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