One of the most terrifying creatures to be found in traditional Inuit
stories is the nanurluk, a massive bear the size of an iceberg that
lives under the sea ice. Its monstrous size and ice-covered fur make it
an almost impenetrable foe. But when a lone hunter spots the breathing
hole of the nanurluk on the sea ice near his iglu, he uses his quick
thinking and excellent hunting skills to hatch a plan to outsmart the
deadly bear.
Jose Angutinngurniq, a gifted storyteller and respected elder from
Kugaaruk, Nunavut, brings to life a story of the great nanurluk that has
been told in the Kugaaruk region for generations.