00096IQ+Qaggiq-2003-13
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Program name: Qaggiq
Qaggiq (Gathering Place) was a current affairs program (refers to a large igloo built for the gathering of several families).
Program name: Iqaluit - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Gary Philip
Segment 1: On August 23, 2003, a ceremony was held for the formal inauguration of the Wager Bay National Park in Nunavut. Prime Minister Jean Chretien was present to officially open the National Park and gave a speech along with other dignitaries.
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.