The Inuit-owned media collective Isuma Productions, based in Igloolik, Nunavut, released new video content on April 13, 2026, focusing on mining development, the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and the rights of communities to be consulted on projects.
The new videos feature insights from Jerry Natanine, the former mayor of Clyde River. Natanine shares his experience leading a successful legal challenge against offshore seismic testing that posed risks to marine life. His story highlights a landmark 2017 Supreme Court of Canada decision which found that federal regulators had failed to properly consult with Inuit communities.
This release continues the work of the organization’s Digital Indigenous Democracy initiative. Launched in 2012, the project was designed to help inform and consult residents in communities with limited internet access about large-scale resource projects, such as the Baffinland Iron Mine.
The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement of 1993 remains a central part of these ongoing discussions. As the largest land claim settlement in Canadian history, the agreement granted Inuit title to approximately 350,000 square kilometres of land, including mineral rights to over 35,000 square kilometres.
Founded in 1990 in Igloolik, Isuma Productions has long used media to document Inuit history and contemporary issues. The organization is well-known for its award-winning film work, including the feature Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner.
