Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut)

19779 min 35 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Mosha Michael

Production: Peter Raymont

Produced by the NFB for Indian and Northern Affairs of Canada.

An interesting and informative journey with six Inuit hunting for beluga whale near Iqaluit (formerly known as Frobisher / Frobisher Bay). We learn about the methods used in pursuing the whale and dividing the carcass. An original score features music and songs in Inuktitut by the filmmaker Mosha Michaell himself.

This film contains scenes of animal slaughter.

Subject categories


  • Animals > Aquatic AnimalsHunting and TrappingIndigenous Concerns
  • Fishing and Hunting Industries > Arctic HuntingHuntingInuitWhaling
  • Indigenous Peoples in Canada (Inuit) > HuntingNorthwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon

Credits


director
Mosha Michael
producer
Peter Raymont
re-recording
Frank Griffiths