Nalujuk Night Documentary

Jan. 5

Since I posted last year’s piece on Newfoundland Old Christmas Day customs, I’ve been asked about the January 6th Labrador Inuit custom of Nalujuk Night. Never having been to Labrador in January I can’t offer any personal reflection but I can point you toward someone who can.

Filmmaker Jennie Williams of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador has made a 13-minute documentary called Nalujuk Night. It presents a first-person view of Nalujuk Night in Nain. The documentary shows the Nalujuit, who are skeletal-faced beings that appear on the sea ice and walk toward Nain, where they interact with the people of the town.

It’s an interesting documentary that makes Nalujuk Night look like a fun and frightening evening!

It’s totally worthy watching.

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Robert Hiscock

Robert grew up in a tiny Newfoundland community called Happy Adventure. These days he lives in Gander, NL and his happiest adventures are spent with his two Labrador retrievers exploring the island while listening to a soundtrack of local music.

When the dogs are napping Robert takes pictures, writes about Newfoundland, makes a podcast and shares NL trivia.

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