Nanook’s Great Hunt

Nanook’s Great Hunt is an animated short from the National Film Board of Canada that follows an Inuit boy on his first seal hunt, blending legend with everyday Arctic life. The film introduces older children to Inuit culture, family relationships, and the role of traditional hunting in a respectful, age-appropriate way. Parents can pair it with maps, non-fiction books, and discussions about climate and cultural continuity. As a short, streamable film, it offers a rich, compact “virtual visit” to the Arctic for the cost of a rental or library streaming access.