Mosha Michael (c. 1948 â€" November 17, 2009) was sometimes called
Canada's first Inuk film maker. He made three short films for the
National Film Board in the 1970s: Natsik Hunting, The Hunters
(Asivaqtiin) and Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut).Michael grew up in
Iqaluit. Diagnosed with tuberculosis as a child, he was sent to a
clinic in Hamilton for a year for treatment. He also had to attend a
residential school in Churchill. Later in life, Michael became
homeless, due to a long-term problem with alcoholism. He died from
internal bleeding a week after surgery at St. Michael Hospital. His
sister Naulaq blamed decades of alcohol abuse for his death.
Canada's first Inuk film maker. He made three short films for the
National Film Board in the 1970s: Natsik Hunting, The Hunters
(Asivaqtiin) and Whale Hunting (Qilaluganiatut).Michael grew up in
Iqaluit. Diagnosed with tuberculosis as a child, he was sent to a
clinic in Hamilton for a year for treatment. He also had to attend a
residential school in Churchill. Later in life, Michael became
homeless, due to a long-term problem with alcoholism. He died from
internal bleeding a week after surgery at St. Michael Hospital. His
sister Naulaq blamed decades of alcohol abuse for his death.
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