Daniel Tapatai, a 17-year-old videographer from Baker Lake, recently won the Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest. His concise two-minute video offers crucial safety guidelines for workers at the Qulliq Energy Corp. power plant, drawing from his own experience. Tapatai’s $1,000 prize will go towards upgrading his camera gear as he continues to pursue his passion for filmmaking. This victory adds to his previous success, including winning a trip to Banff National Park in another video contest.
Daniel Tapatai, a 17-year-old videographer from Baker Lake, emerged victorious in the Focus on Safety Youth Video Contest, hosted by the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission for Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. His winning entry, a concise two-minute video, provides essential safety guidelines for workers at the Qulliq Energy Corp. power plant in Baker Lake, where Tapatai previously worked as a summer student. Reflecting on his experience, Tapatai mentioned reading a safety manual during his training, which inspired his award-winning video entry.