

North on North: Stories from the Only Independent Publisher in the Canadian Arctic
Feb 10, 2025
Ashley Kilovick-Savard, an Inuk writer and filmmaker, Jamesy Fournier, a creative force from the Northwest Territories, and Louise Flaherty, co-founder of Inhabit Media, dive into the vibrant world of Inuit literature. They discuss reclaiming Indigenous narratives and the emotional ties to land in storytelling. The guests highlight the transformative journey from aspiring authors to publishers, the significance of preserving the Inuktitut language, and the role of folklore in shaping identity through both beauty and adversity.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reclaiming Connection: Inuit Narratives and Nature
01:43 • 11min
The Journey from Aspiring Author to Publisher in the Arctic
12:51 • 2min
Tales of Ice and Identity
14:37 • 11min
Defining Our Bonds: Relationships with the Land
25:07 • 2min
Connection and Expression in the Arctic Landscape
26:43 • 2min
Storytelling and Survival in the Arctic
28:51 • 13min
Preserving Language and Heritage
41:32 • 14min