Silakut

In Silakut, filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk engages with residents from five Northern Baffin Communities regarding the proposed expansion of the Mary River Mine. The documentary highlights the tension these communities face between the economic opportunities presented by the mine and the need to preserve their environment and cultural heritage.

Edited from footage shot and broadcast live in May and August 2019, the film provides a raw look at the challenges and dilemmas that local residents grapple with. This documentary is significant for those interested in environmental issues, indigenous perspectives, and the socio-economic impacts of resource extraction.