Kipinguijautiit-M00795-003 _2002
About
Program name: Kippinguijautiit
Kippinguijautiit (Things to Pass Time By):
This show entertains the audience with funny and interesting stories on traditional and contemporary Inuit way of life. Kippinguijautiit features northern musical talent and coverage of games and special events. Kippinguijautiit was the most popular Inuktitut language program from the audience survey conducted in 1992. Kippinguijautiit is a half-hour program for the 16 to 60 year old age group. Kippinguijautiit was produced and packaged in Iqaluit with segments provided by our other production centres. 1985 – 2009 approx.
Producer: Iqaluit - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Host: Saimatuk Michael
Segment 1: Silas Aitaut from Baker Lake, Nunavut, talks about the Tunniit, another type of Inuit. He tells a story about the Tunniit who murdered the Inuit wives of some men while they were out hunting. One survivor was able to tell the story to the hunters.
Segment 2: People from Repulse Bay and Igloolik meet out on the land as they did traditionally in the past. They say a prayer and have a feast to celebrate the gathering.
Segment 3: A band from Cape Dorset finishes the show.
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.
