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Names for Snow

By

Rebecca Thomassie

Duration

5 MIN

Language

Inuktitut

Subtitles

French/english

Country

Quebec

Year

2018

The QCFF presents an ANTHROPOLOGICAL DOCUMENTARY on NATURE
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Synopsis

Rebecca Thomassie is an Inuk of Kangirsuk, in Nunavik. She participated in Wapikoni workshops to document some traditional knowledge of the different ways to name the snow, and teach them to her daughter to ensure the sustainability of her culture.

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Direction

Rebecca Thomassie

Rebecca Thomassie is an Inuk woman from Kangirsuk, Nunavik. After collaborating on several Wapikoni films, she directed her first short, "Names for Snow", in 2018. She enjoys documenting traditional practices and knowledge in order to teach them to her daughter, thus ensuring the survival of her culture.

Original Title

Names for Snow

French Title

Les noms de la neige