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This Land

Dianne Whelan
2009 | 35 min

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This short documentary recounts a 2000-km expedition undertaken by 7 rangers (both Inuit and non-Native) and a female filmmaker to raise a flag on the northernmost tip of Canadian soil, 412 km from the North Pole. With a mesmerizing soundtrack by Nunavut-born singer Tanya Tagaq and spectacular footage of the Arctic landscape, This Land captures the epic adventure with raw immediacy.

Awards and distinctions

  • Interactive Award- Entertainment, Arts & Tourism
    Applied Arts Magazine Awards, Toronto
    2011
  • Best Short Documentary Program / Documentary Program or Series Category
    Leo Awards, Vancouver
    2010