Ashley Qilavaq-Savard

A small Inuit community in the high Arctic finds itself isolated by snow, cut off from the rest of Canada and essential resources for an indefinite period. Faced with this terrible reality, Saila must confront her demons and make the ultimate decision.

An Inuk’s life is tied to the cold, so a warming Arctic climate is a stark reminder of how climate change can impact cultural transference over generations. Filmmaker sisters draw on their grandfather’s wisdom to prepare their daughters for resilience in a changing world.

A moving parallel between language loss and climate change, highlighting personal and communal resilience.

A small Inuit community in the high Arctic finds itself isolated by snow, cut off from the rest of Canada and essential resources for an indefinite period. Faced with this terrible reality, Saila must confront her demons and make the ultimate decision.

A small Inuit community in the high Arctic finds itself isolated by snow, cut off from the rest of Canada and essential resources for an indefinite period. Faced with this terrible reality, Saila must confront her demons and make the ultimate decision.

An Inuk’s life is tied to the cold, so a warming Arctic climate is a stark reminder of how climate change can impact cultural transference over generations. Filmmaker sisters draw on their grandfather’s wisdom to prepare their daughters for resilience in a changing world.

A moving parallel between language loss and climate change, highlighting personal and communal resilience.