John Houston’s film is a powerful documentary about the evolution of Nunavik Inuit- and Cree-led co-operatives and their federation, Ilqagiisaq / Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau Québec, that should be seen across Canada’s North and far beyond those communities.
“This is a heroic story, of people who took on colonial powers and showed that they are perfectly capable of making their own way, for their own betterment.”
I found Atautsikut captivating — and educational, especially about the activities of the Hudson Bay Company — how apposite of current debates on colonialism and its legacies. And it was such a powerful illustration of the value of co-operation.
The film “Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind” tells a story of great hope in the face of exploitation, at a time when such hope is sorely needed.
“‘Atautsikut / Leaving None Behind’” is a really beautiful and authentic movie.”
