Kipinnquijautiit BPN 4798 - 1995
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
Host: Rosie Kulula
Camera: Moses Kipanik
Location: Inukjuak, Nunavik
Segment 1: Music Festival in Nunavik. Leah Surusilaaq plays the accordion accompanied by the Sanikiluaq Band.
Location: Igloolik, Nunavut
Segment 2: The Return of the Sun celebration as remembered by the local elders. There is also drumming, ajajaa songs and dancing.
This video is not good quality.
Segment 3: Alaskan dancers perform with drummers and traditional clothing.
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.
