Urban Inuk (2019)

Urban Inuk explores the journeys of three different urban Inuit, Josh, Mikka, and Phil, who have completely different backgrounds, but are united in their goal of preserving Inuit traditions and creating a safe space for youth to build their identity. The documentary focuses on how they balance their Inuit heritage, which is so closely tied to their land back home in Nunavut, with their urban identity. We discover the specific ways that Josh, Mikka and Phil are constantly working to empower Inuit youth, and what their hopes are for the future at a time where Inuit youth mental health is at an extremely crucial point - suicide rates for Inuit youth are among the highest in the world. The term Urban Inuk is a relatively new concept - so who are these Inuit? What does the next generation of Inuit look like? Do they stick to old traditions, or blend western culture with Inuit knowledge?