
A Iñuit story telling project about culture, the past, and the present.
Sovereigty Stories
(click to listen to each story and access their documents to learn more!)


Events
The podcast coming soon!
Interview with creator of Alyssa’s Transformation, Nutaaq Simmonds.
This story includes references to many culturally important elements such as healing, land-based spirituality, the importance of ritual performance and intergenerational knowledge. This story includes references to oppressive experiences and terms in societies of colonial heritage such as schizophrenia, arrest, medication management and suicide. Please see the appendices document found below on this page to access inspiring cultural information and resources for learning about schizophrenia, healing from suicide and more.
Sovereignty Stories productions are appropriate for all-ages.
Interview with the creator of We Will Not Harbor the Monster (We Will Rise)
This story (song) includes references to many culturally important elements such as body-based healing, using creative voice to release pain, and facing monsters.
This story includes references to oppressive experiences and terms in societies of colonial heritage such as sexual violence (especially with children), suicide and post-traumatic stress. Please see the the “Story + Appendices document downloadable below on this page for resources to support healing and other useful information.
Sovereignty Stories productions are appropriate for all-ages.
Interview with lead story telling Erica Khan about nuyaqpalik-unipkaaq
Interview with music producers and vocal artists about their process of creating Qiiqtuuraaq-atuun
This story (song) includes references to many culturally important elements such as traditional spirituality, using the power of imagination*, and unity. Sovereignty Stories productions are appropriate for all-ages.
*See: “Aungayouksuk Teaches” in The People of Kauwerak written by William Okuilluk. Page 18.
Imagine by John Lennon translated into Inupiatun