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On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq hosts Marcy and Yvonne will discuss dog team Nunavut Quest arriving to their destination in Igloolik from Pond Inlet. In the second half of the show we will show Young Square dancers from Arctic Bay and Igloolik Square dancing for the Nunavut Quest.

First Broadcast Friday May 2nd, 2025

Host Marcy Siakuluk rides with dog team owner Jennelle Nanuraq Utta from town to Igloolik Point and back. Along the way, they talk about dog teaming, the land, and what it takes to run a team.

First Broadcast Friday April 11, 2025

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat host Evano Aggark Jr. talks to Leo Ikakhik. Leo is a longtime polar bear patroller from Arviat, Nunavut. He’s a skilled hunter, a proud grandfather, and someone who loves being out on the land. For over 10 years, he’s worked with groups like WWF, the Hamlet of Arviat, and the Government of Nunavut to help keep people safe.… Uqalimakkanirit

On this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq - Tea Time With Elders, seal hunting with Zacharias Kunuk and Nataq Ungalaq.

First Broadcast, Friday April 4, 2025

On this episode of on Welcome to Our Qammaq - Tea Time With Elders - Pakkak Qammanirq: Building the Igloo

Hosts Ivonne, Carol, and Marcy explore the art and tradition of igloo building. Yvonne shares her experiences of camping in an igloo as a child whenever travelling by dog teams.

First Broadcast Friday March 28, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik… Uqalimakkanirit

Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.

Tracking Polar Bears Outside Makkovik

Inuit receiving one of the two polar bear licenses in Makkovik, Nunatsiavut, have seven days to hunt a polar bear before the license is passed to another hunter. This video shares an experience of tracking polar bears outside of Makkovik.

How did this woman survive a polar bear attack?

How to Use Polar Bear Fur

This video features the voices of women from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, as they share their experiences with preparing polar bear fur. They offer insights into the cultural significance and techniques involved in working with polar bear fur, an important material for clothing and other items in Arctic life.

Polar Bears: Voices from Pangnirtung

Knowledge holders from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, reflect on changes they are witnessing relating to polar bears outside of their community. They discuss the importance of Inuit stewardship, and the history of living alongside polar bears.

Living With Polar Bears in Pangnirtung

As people hunt, fish, and trap on the land, they no longer feel the same sense of safety they once did. Bears are breaking into cabins, making experiences on the land more uncertain. In this video we hear from knowledge holders from Pangnirtung as they share their experiences with bears.

Nippaq - The Seal Hole

The millennia-old relationship between Inuit and polar bears is cinematically explored through a shared source of food: seals. Bear and human hunters both wait patiently by the tiny breathing holes seals have carved into the frozen icescape. Through bears, Inuit have learned to be still, waiting for the rare moment to strike to eat and survive.

What Hunting Polar Bears Mean For This Woman

This narrative shares the experience of Melva and her family's experience trying to hunt a polar bear outside of Rigolet, Nunatsiavut. As a female hunter, Melva shares the cultural value of the hunt, and how the fur is now used as an educational resource for youth so that their connection to polar bears can be sustained.

Observations of Polar Bears Around Makkovik

What do the changing ice conditions mean for polar bears? Knowledge holders in Makkovik share their views, and their experiences with changing bear behaviour. They also reflect on the importance of hunter education and connection to culture for sustained relationships with bears.

The Making of Nanuk Narratives

The co-creation process of Nanuk Narratives involved a collaborative effort between Inuit communities, wildlife co-management boards, local filmmakers, and interdisciplinary experts. This video celebrates some of the many people who were behind this work.

 ᓯᓚᑐᕐᕙᓗᒃ (Silaturvaluk) - Sounds Like Wisdom

Embark on a journey with ᓯᓚᑐᕐᕙᓗᒃ (Silaturvaluk) - Sounds Like Wisdom, as we explore the intricate world of science, culture, and hands-on learning.

Lucy Tulugarjuk hosts Nakasuk Alariaq for Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut LIVE on March 22nd, 2022.

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Youth from Kangirsujuaq, Quebec learn traditional land survival skills from local instructors such as trapping, creating/finding shelter in a storm.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2011

Following on from IASCs 2020 Statement on Tackling Racism and Systemic Bias, acknowledging that Arctic science still suffers from systemic bias that marginalizes and excludes people who are Black, Indigenous, or from other under-represented minorities in the Arctic region and around the world, this panel session aims to discuss these issues facing our community, and also some practical solution… Uqalimakkanirit

Aivilingmiut tells the story of the connections between the people of Salliq (Coral Harbour) and the walrus, showcasing the perspectives of community members and harvesters. The film was produced by Oceans North in partnership with the Aiviit Hunters and Trappers Organization. 

Aivilingmiut tells the story of the connections between the people of Salliq (Coral Harbour) and the walrus, showcasing the perspectives of community members and harvesters. The film was produced by Oceans North in partnership with the Aiviit Hunters and Trappers Organization. 

 Congratulations to Charlie H Bonabi, Rayn Copland and Daniel Suppa, the winners of the SIKU Goose Watch grand prize draw! Their goose posts show how Indigenous communities across the North are using SIKU to share valuable knowledge about the yearly goose migration.

Keep watching Uvagut TV, SIKU and our social media channels to get involved in next year’s Goose Watch!

Watch as we showcase a selection of SIKU Goose Watch posts from across the North!

These posts contribute to knowledge-sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration, as well as nesting, hatching, and molting!

 � Congratulations to Judah Sarpinak from Iglulik - the Week 17 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post near their community.

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win a Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

Get involved in the 2024 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Cheryl Tilley from Arctic Bay - the Week 16 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Watch David Kakutuk as he takes us on his goose hunt near Akulivik! David made this post demonstrating the process of his hunt, from goose call to retrieving his harvest. Thanks for letting us share, David!

Congratulations to Rick Oyukuluk from Arctic Bay - the Week 15 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Exciting news! Respected craftsman Simeonie Kavik has created an unaaq (harpoon) to be sent to a lucky Ice Watch grand prize winner at the end of the challenge!
Keep posting for your chance to win the harpoon, Northern gift cards cards or an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant!

Congratulations to Jaypetee Peter from Grise Fiord- the Week 14 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Congratulations to Sam Inootik from Pond Inlet- the Week 13 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit:
siku.org/icewatch

Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch Challenge posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge and support ice safety and knowledge-sharing in your community - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/icewatch

 Congratulations to Daniel Kulugutuk from Panniqtuuq - the Week 12 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

Get involved in the 2024 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

 Congratulations to Jamie Anilniliak from Iqaluit - the Week 11 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post.

Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win an Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

James Keevik’s Ice Watch post near Tuktoyaktuk has been chosen as a featured video! It is an excellent example of community knowledge sharing using SIKU!
Get involved in the 2024 Ice Watch Challenge - you could win Expedition Sport 900 Ace Ski-Doo from Contant, Northern gift cards and more!

Learn more - https://siku.org/icewatch

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik Tea Time With Elders - Host Dodie Malegana visits with Mary & Johnny Allen from Inuvik. Mary and Johnny share their stories growing up and living off the land in the Mackenzie Delta. This episode is in the Uummarmiutun dialect.

First Broadcast Wednesday April 23rd, 2025

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik host Dodie Malegana visits with Akłarvik Elder Renie Arey, discussing her family genealogy, surviving residential school while keeping her language and her time working as a translator keeping the language alive. This episode is in the Uummarmiutun dialect.

First Broadacst Wednesday April 9, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik (Tea Time With Elders) Host Dodie Malegana and her guest Judy Selamio discuss her family genealogy and life growing up in Aklavik including her work as a radio host. This program is in the Uummarmiutun dialect.

First Broadcast Wednesday April 2nd, 2025

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat Tea Time With Elders - Host Charmaine Komak sits down for a talk with Thomas Koomak, a linguist proficient in his mother tongue in which he learned from his family/ancestors. He is a former radio host, he will speak about these experiences and also his family background of Katsuak clan.

First Broadcast Tuesday March 25, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Tea Time With Elders host Dodie Malegana talks with Elder Albert Elias about his family genealogy and the state of language revitalization in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

Iglulimgmi Qilaujjaqtut Ingiutiillu Ajaajaat

Igloolik Drum Dancing and Ajaajaa Songs

 ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᕐᑭᕐᓈᙵᔪᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑐᕐᑲᕐᒥᓂ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᕐᑲᑎᒋ NUNAVUT BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY

 ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᕐᑭᕐᓈᙵᔪᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑐᕐᑲᕐᒥᓂ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᕐᑲᑎᒋ Nunavut Black History Society

Aluki Kotierk & Louis Tapardjuk discuss the importance of Inuktut as a human right.

ᐊᓗᑭ ᑰᑦᑎᖅ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᓗᐃ ᑕᐹᕐᔪᒃ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᕐᑑᒃ ᐱᓪᒪᕆᐅᓂᖓᓂᒃ ᐃᓄᒃᑐᑦ ᐃᓄᑐᐃᓐᓇᐃᑦ ᐱᔪᓐᓴᐅᑎᓕᕆᓂᒃᑯᑦ.

Everything is alive and everything is related: this is the Mapuche way of understanding life. A philosophy that is threatened by the activities of the forestry industry in the region, mobilizing Mapuche communities to defend their land and territory.

Zacharias Kunuk with Lloyd Lipsett, Formal Intervention, NIRB Technical Hearing, July 23, 2012, Igloolik, Part 1/2 3:13 English Version. Zacharias Kunuk, speaking Inuktitut, describes his childhood growing up in the heart of the Baffinland mining region, going to school in English, eventually becoming a filmmaker.… Uqalimakkanirit

Zacharias Kunuk with Lloyd Lipsett, Formal Intervention, NIRB Technical Hearing, July 23, 2012, Igloolik, Part 2/2 1:18 English Version. Zacharias Kunuk concludes his and Lloyd Lipsett's presentation calling for up to date media technology and an Interactive Multimedia Human Rights Impact Assessment.

Our full digital issue on the right to free, prior, and informed consent is coming soon. Stay tuned!

www.northernpublicaffairs.ca

Thumbnail image courtesy of Brendan Forward.

This 72 min documentary captures the heart felt struggle of a community to protect the Red Hill Valley (one of Canada’s largest urban parks) from a four-lane expressway. The story follows the unique cooperation of First Nations and various Hamilton citizens in setting up a camp in the Red Hill Valley and holding off construction crews.… Uqalimakkanirit

This video was filmed, produced and edited by Dylan Clark from the Climate Change Adaptation Research Group at McGill University: http://www.jamesford.ca/archives/4335

The Food is Belonging Event was hosted by TakingITGlobal and Arctic College as part of Global Dignity 2015 Celebrations.

Aivilingmiut tells the story of the connections between the people of Salliq (Coral Harbour) and the walrus, showcasing the perspectives of community members and harvesters. The film was produced by Oceans North in partnership with the Aiviit Hunters and Trappers Organization. 

 This week on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Connie Kalluak speaks with Johnny Mamgark.

On this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq, Marcy Siakuluk welcomes Natalino Piugattuk to talk about the Inuit way of observing the weather. Then there's a pre-recorded segment of kids playing games on the ice in Igloolik.

LIVE on May 3rd, 2024.

Host Aiden Kunnizzi walks us through the events of one of the days of Inuvialuit Piuyausiat, a youth program put on by The Northern Games in Tuktoyaktuk. Gerry Kisoun and several others make guest appearances. LIVE on July 21st, 2023.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark speaks with members Kukik Baker, Joe Karetak, and Jimmy Muckpah of Aqqiumavvik, the Arviat Wellness Society about the different programs they have in place for youth in Arviat. The focus is on the Young Hunters Program, a community-based project designed to develop sustainable harvesting practices in youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years old.… Uqalimakkanirit

Host Evano Jr. Aggark speaks with a few members of the Arviat volunteer fire department: Stanley Komakjuak, Brian Aggark, Charlie Kigusiutrak. The firefighters talk about how the volunteer department works, give some updates on fire safety to the community, and do a demonstration on how they prepare to fight a fire. LIVE on February 2nd, 2023.

Lucy Tulugarjuk introduces a short highlight reel of some of the wonderful programming that's been shown on Uvagut TV since it launched just 21 months ago. Set to the song "Umiaq" by Northern Haze.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark welcomes Ludavic Onerk, David Karlak, and Daniel Alareak to the program to talk about their experience with the Arviat Search And Rescue team. LIVE on September 15th, 2022.

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 2 of 3-part mini music series. Host Beatrice Deer welcomes various artists from across Canada as they perform their music from their homes to promote hope and unity during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2020

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 2 of 3-part mini music series. Host Beatrice Deer welcomes various artists from across Canada as they perform their music from their homes to promote hope and unity during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2020

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 1 of 3-part mini music series. Host Beatrice Deer welcomes various artists from across Canada as they perform their music from their homes to promote hope and unity during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2020

 Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita shares teachings about how we receive a name and the connection to language, song and personal colors in Dakota culture.

Video recorded by Sasha Evetalegak & Leroy Immingak. Edited by Trisha Ogina. During Nunavut Film Industry Training through the Kitikmeot Inuit Association in Cambridge Bay in May 2019. We interviewed Trisha Ogina & Karen Kamoayok who are both young mothers who strive to keep language & culture alive in today's generations to be able to pass on what they know.… Uqalimakkanirit

Camera, interview and footage facilitated by Glen Kugelstadt
Edit by: Dan Dietzel 

Camera, interview and footage facilitated by Glen Kugelstadt
Edit by: Dan Dietzel

Camera, interview and footage facilitated by Glen Kugelstadt
Edit by: Dan Dietzel

 Kitikmeot Regional stakeholder meeting,

Cambridge Bay,Nunavut.

Kugluktuk's Presentation

March 10 to 13,2014.

Video & Edits

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Created by Ancilla Irkok of Arviat as part of the Department of Education's video contest on language preservation.  Ancilla was awarded a Blackberry Playbook for her efforts on this video.

This video was made by Kalene Gibbons.  She entered it in the Dept. of Education's video contest dealing with Inuktitut preservation and won a Blackberry Playbook for her efforts.

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation

part 4 of 4 parts

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation

part 3 of 4 parts

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation

part 2 of 4 parts

On this episode of On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat Connie Uyaupiq Kalluak sits down for a talk with Arviat Elder Billy Ukutak, a dedicated school counselor at Qitiqliq Middle School. Billy will give words of comforting advice for the Arviat community.

First Broadcast, Tuesday April 1, 2025

Lucy Tulugarjuk introduces a short highlight reel of some of the wonderful programming that's been shown on Uvagut TV since it launched just 21 months ago. Set to the song "Umiaq" by Northern Haze.

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 2 of 2 of a series Interviews and storytelling with the elders of Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2012

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 1 of 2 of a series Interviews and storytelling with the elders of Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2012

Following on from IASCs 2020 Statement on Tackling Racism and Systemic Bias, acknowledging that Arctic science still suffers from systemic bias that marginalizes and excludes people who are Black, Indigenous, or from other under-represented minorities in the Arctic region and around the world, this panel session aims to discuss these issues facing our community, and also some practical solution… Uqalimakkanirit

The Nunatsiavut Government and Memorial University of Newfoundland have partnered to deliver a culturally-infused, community-based Bachelor of Education program in Goose Bay, Labrador. This Inuit-specific program is part of Nunatsiavut’s efforts to establish a strong foundation for Inuit-controlled schools in their region.… Uqalimakkanirit

JAHS graduates and role models for Inuit youth, Shelby Angalik and Innosar Issakiark from Arviat TV share their reflections on the 2016 Arviat Hope Walk.

The youth-organized event was conceived during the Arviat Youth Leadership Camp held July 1-8, 2016 with support from the Hamlet of Arviat, TakingITGlobal and the Samuel Family Foundation. 

In this presentation, Lindsay DuPre outlines the Connected North program with Cisco Canada and TakingITGlobal.

Four years after Atanarjuat The Fast Runner showed Inuit life in the mythological past, The Journals of Knud Rasmussen depicts events in 1922 when Shamanism was replaced by Christianity and the balance of Inuit life was changed forever, while the Danish explorer Knud Rasmussen happened to be passing by. Watch this complete film on iTunes.