Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat - Joe Jr. Savikataaq

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat

A once controversial issue in Arviat, the location of the tank farm has an official update. Mayor Joe Jr Savikataaq says they have come down to 3 potential locations. Mayor Savikataaq has a busy summer ahead with updates on the closure of the community hall renovations and more! Learn more about what the hamlet of Arviat is doing now for the future of the tank farm. Also featuring an opening prayer by Hattie Alagalak.

LIVE on July 18 2024.

Hattie Alagalak is an elder in Arviat Nunavut. She is originally from Coral Harbour but has been living in Arviat since 1977. Hattie has been cooking/baking since she was 14 years old, throughout the years she has been teaching other people how to make traditional and modern food. She also takes the time to teach her grandchildren and her great grandchildren on how to make traditional foods such as caribou stew and bannock. For many years she has been cooking a feast at the Glad tidings Church here in Arviat for the community to come and enjoy some food during Christmas time.