Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!

Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!

6 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 22, 2012

This short documentary filmed in Pangnirtung features 2 elders reminiscing about the dances held in their community 50 years ago. One of the elders is master accordion player Simeonie Keenainak, and soon he's making toe-tapping music with his instrument. In this celebration of the pleasures of music and dance, Keenainak plays for the enjoyment of friends, family, and the community at large.

Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!

6 mins | Documentary, Music | Oct. 22, 2012

Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!
This short documentary filmed in Pangnirtung features 2 elders reminiscing about the dances held in their community 50 years ago. One of the elders is master accordion player Simeonie Keenainak, and soon he's making toe-tapping music with his instrument. In this celebration of the pleasures of music and dance, Keenainak plays for the enjoyment of friends, family, and the community at large.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Stories from Our Land 1.5: Inngiruti: The Thing That Sings!
Directors Nyla Innuksuk
Writers