Unikkaaqtuat : unikkaatuqat ukiuqtaqtumiinnggaaqtut

Title
Unikkaaqtuat : unikkaatuqat ukiuqtaqtumiinnggaaqtut

Personal Author EPSB
Neil, Christopher

Summary
"This collection of traditional Inuit stories is told through the artwork of acclaimed Inuk artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok). From the creation of day and night and the sun and the moon to the origin of the northern lights the many mythological creatures that shaped the Arctic skies, this collection of coloured ink drawings is complemented by simple retellings of each tale that matches the depiction in Arnattaujuq's work. Featuring an interview with the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends, this introduction to traditional Inuit stories is based on the animated film Arctic Song, which was co-produced and co-directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok) and Neil Christopher."--

Other Title
Arctic song : creation stories from the Arctic

Year Published
2023

Physical Description
69 pages ; 26 cm

Note
Adaptation of the short film Arctic song (2022), directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq, Neil Christopher, Louise Flaherty.

Subject
Inuit -- Canada -- Folklore.
 
Creation -- Mythology -- Arctic regions.
 
Inuit mythology..
 
Legends -- Arctic regions..
 
Oral tradition -- Arctic regions..

Added Author
Arnaktauyok, Germaine,
 
Container of (work): Christopher, Neil, 1972- Unikkaaqtuat.
 
Container of (expression): Christopher, Neil, 1972- Unikkaaqtuat. English.

Added Uniform Title
Adaptation of (work): Arctic song.

Summary
"This collection of traditional Inuit stories is told through the artwork of acclaimed Inuk artist Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok). From the creation of day and night and the sun and the moon to the origin of the northern lights the many mythological creatures that shaped the Arctic skies, this collection of coloured ink drawings is complemented by simple retellings of each tale that matches the depiction in Arnattaujuq's work. Featuring an interview with the artist about her work illustrating Inuit myths and legends, this introduction to traditional Inuit stories is based on the animated film Arctic Song, which was co-produced and co-directed by Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok) and Neil Christopher."-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN
9781772274974

Publisher
Iqaluit, Nunavut : Inhabit Media Incorporated, 2023.
 
©2023


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Brightview398 ARN FNMIBook30504000208129First Nations, Métis, & Inuit Resource