Buried beneath snow and ice

In winter, Canada’s Northwest Territories are a stretched-out marshmallow of pure white. Only small specks of evergreen dot the vast landscape that endures temperatures of -20C to -30C and is largely buried beneath snow and ice for much of the year.

Despite the challenging climate, approximately 4,300 Inuit reside here, with another 55,000 scattered in communities across northern Canada. In the Northwest Territories, a vast area that spans more than 1,346,000 sq km, staying connected isn’t always easy. But two filmmakers in capital city Yellowknife have found an unexpected way to bridge the distance. Through the medium of movies, they have not only helped bring people together, but also given them a renewed sense of cultural identity.