September 16, 2016

Ungava Gin exploits Inuit culture

Quebec-made Ungava gin accused of cultural appropriation
Inuk Montrealer says company’s advertising, branding profit off Inuit culture

Canadian gin company's campaign accused of cultural appropriation
Ungava apologises to Inuit for offensive video showing cartoon characters paddling a canoe past igloos and a man’s voice is heard chanting

“Have you met the Ungava Inuits?” A response to Ungava Gin’s marketing campaign

Ungava gin apologizes for marketing miscue, but did the company learn anything?

Gin takes it on the chin as Inuit complain of images used in sales pitch
'The more I've looked into stuff, the more disgusted I got,' says journalist Ossie Michelin

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