For Susan Aglukark is
torn between two worlds - struggling to maintain her Inuit
identity in the midst of big city fame, yet haunted by her
past. If there is one constant in her life it is the
tug of the North - at once the source of her inspiration and
the root of her pain. Her songs are imbued with the
beauty and tragedy of her people, who struggle to survive
in a community ravaged by poverty and addiction. Rather
than forget the place she came from, she uses it as a source
of strength.
In her twenties, Aglukark was politically
active as a voice for the Inuit in Ottawa. Today, she
acts as a powerful role model for Inuit youth, emphasizing
the importance of education and the spirit of survival.
Aglukark has dedicated herself to her music and performing,
but says her greatest joy comes from her baby son, Cameron.
Original Air Date - February 27, 1998
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