00351IQ+Cam-88-##-Inuk
About
Program name: Tohaknaak
Producer: Cambridge Bay – Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Location: Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
Segment 1: This 1988 video is about the history of the steel radar pole that was built by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the early 1960s in Cambridge Bay. Other old buildings that were built around the same time are also shown, along with old photos of construction and people.
Segment 2: In 1988, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada meets in Cambridge Bay to discuss Inuit concerns. Each region gives a report from their organization.
Segment 3: Divers prepare to explore the old ship that sunk in the early years near Cambridge Bay. It is partially visible.
The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, established in Canada's territory of Nunavut, has been producing Inuit language video, by, for and about Inuit since 1981. This video is from their collection and has been made available on the Internet for your enjoyment through funding provided by the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut.
