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Supporting Indigenous
Visual Soversighty
The Nanuk Narratives project is deeply committed to the principles of Indigenous visual sovereignty, recognizing the critical importance of Indigenous communities controlling their own narratives and representations. Guided by the principles outlined by the ImagineNATIVE "On-Screen Protocols & Pathways" for Indigenous media production, our work prioritizes respect, responsibility, reciprocity, and consent, and our approach supports Inuit communities in leading the storytelling process. We prioritize community-driven filmmaking, ensuring that Inuit perspectives shape not only the content but also the methods used to document their relationships with polar bears. By fostering collaborative, respectful relationships with Inuit knowledge holders, filmmakers, and communities, Nanuk Narratives upholds the values of narrative sovereignty and collective ownership, ensuring that the stories told reflect the lived experiences and traditions of Inuit.
Ethics Statement
As part of doing ethical research and audio-visual work in Inuit Nunangat, it is fundamental to adhere to the National Inuit Strategy on Research, as well as the ethics principals and approval processes outlined by each of the Inuit regions. We currently have ethics approval from the Nunavut Research Institute, the Nunatsiavut Government Research Advisory Council, and Memorial University. These ethics processes have encouraged our team to think through potential emotional and social impacts on participants who are involved in this work, and we are dedicated to supporting and prioritizing the well-being of all participants involved in this initiative.
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