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Taqramiut Productions proud of response to “Echo of the Last Howl”

Dorval , Quebec – January 20 th 2005 – Taqramiut Productions, a subsidiary company of Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. is proud of the reaction people had towards the documentary “Echo of the Last Howl”; which they produced for Makivik Corporation.

The film premiered on January 19 th 2005 , in Kuujjuaq , Quebec and attracted a very large audience. People crammed in to watch and found places to sit or stand wherever they could. Special guests were invited from each of the Nunavik ommunities, as well as journalists from all over Canada . Also in attendance were Mr. Gilles Duceppe, leader for the Bloc-Quebecois, Mr. Thomassie Aliktatuiktuk, President of the Qikiqtaani Inuit Association, and Mrs. Sheila Watt-Cloutier , Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.

The film made a strong impact on all people, young, old, white or Inuk. Mr. Guy Fradette, Director of the film, who attended the premiere, received many positive comments from a number of people. As the film unfolded, we were pleased to hear people laughing, crying, and applauding throughout the presentation. A vast display of emotion filled the air as the story was finally understood.

A young woman from Inukjuaq said she really enjoyed the movie and although being Inuk, she never realized to what extent the dog slaughter had affected and even devastated the Inuit in Nunavik. Thanks to this film, she now understands. She then wished her mother could have been there to see it.

The production “Echo of the last Howl” was a long and demanding process for the Taqramiut Production staff. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire production crew, administrative support, participants, the northern villages of Puvirnituq and Kangirsujuaq and Makivik Corporation.

Mr. Claude Grenier , Director General for Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. and Executive Producer for Echo of the Last Howl says; “There are so many stories to be told by Inuit and Echo of the Last Howl is just the beginning”. He also added, “It is amazing to see our Inuit crew involved in video production. Even though they have very little experience in this type of production, they were always ready to try different things.”

Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. also produces 26 half hour episodes for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network based in Winnipeg . “We are becoming a leader in video production for aboriginal peoples” says Claude Grenier .

Taqramiut Productions Inc. is a subsidiary company of Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. is a non-profit organization. It is the public television and radio broadcaster in the Nunavik region, founded in 1973. The objective of TNI is to organize and develop comprehensive communications programs that are of relevance to the Inuit of Northern Quebec and to develop and encourage such programs in co-operation with all branches of the news media and public relations industry. TNI promotes the image of Inuit on the national scene and creates incentives for the development of mutual understanding. TNI communicates with and broadens social interaction among other native groups in North America . It promotes the development of programs to foster the cultural activities of Inuit, to procure and deliver information on subjects relating to social, educational, political, and economic issues facing the native people of Nunavik. TNI is actively involved in training Inuit youth as communications professionals.

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For More Information:

Julie Grenier
Information / Public relations agent
1985-55th Avenue, Suite 200
Dorval, Quebec H9P 1G9
Tel: (514) 631-1394
Fax: (514) 631-6258
jgrenier@taqramiut.qc.ca

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