Northlore (+ Arctic Song)

This screening took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:00 pmYukon Theatre

NORTHLORE  is a one-hour hybrid documentary blending animation and live action to showcase awe-inspiring tales of magical realism from five storytellers living in one of the wildest parts of the world - The Yukon!

DIR. MELAINA SHELDON, DAVID HAMELIN, 2025, YUKON | 54 MIN

Told through an interwoven multi-narrative, these life changing stories exemplify the interdependence between humans, animals and nature, and how we are all connected. Embark on a unique journey through different seasons and time periods where nature’s untameable power is the catalyst for spiritual awakenings, and how magic is not too distant if you’re willing to listen. Celebrating the traditions of oral storytelling and building upon the past, the film shares modern legends for a new generation, passing down lessons that will reframe the lore of the north.

Recommended for all ages.

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Arctic Song (2021)

Dir. Germaine Arnattaujuq , Neil Christopher & Louise Flaherty, 2021, CANADA, 6 min

Arctic Song is a short film of Inuit creation stories expressed through song and animation, based on the original artwork of Inuit artist, storyteller and co-director Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok).