UVAGUT - 06.03.2025

Duration: 59m

The Mechanics Show, episode 1.

Year of Production: 2009

Country: Canada

Duration: 38m 46s

Host Charmaine Komak speaks with elders Mary Anowtalik and Mark Eetak. They tell stories and sing ajaajaa songs with traditional drumming. LIVE on May 5th, 2022.

ᑐᖓᓱᒃᑎᑦᑎᔪ ᔭᐅᒪᐃᓐ ᑯᒪᒃ ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖃᑎᖃᖅᑐ ᐃᓐᓇᕐᓂ ᒥᐊᓕ ᐊᓇᐅᑕᓕᒃ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᒫᒃ ᐃᑕᒃ-ᒥ. ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖅᑐᐊᖅᑑᒃ ᕿᓚᐅᓯᕆᓗᑎᒃ. ᓴᕿᔮᑲᐅᑎᒋᔪᖅ ᒪᐃ 5, 2022.

Duration: 9m 6s

Paul Quassa talks about the Qallunaat of Europe from the 1400s to the 1500s and, specifically, about kings.

Hosted by Paul Quassa; camera by Zacharias Kunuk.  Produced by NITV.

Duration: 4m 39s

Duration: 2m 26s

Johnny Mamgark - Rankin Inlet.

Part of a series of stories about our legends, our histories, and our relationship with the land, sea, environment, and all living things within it. Produced by ITK.

Duration: 55m 38s

Duration: 4m 4s

A poetic and contemplative film about an Inuk man hunting for northern lights with his camera.

A film by George Annanack in collaboration with Wapikoni mobile team

Duration: 12s

Duration: 56m 48s

NITV: Nunatinni (At Our Place). Local news and culture from Igloolik.

Segment 1- Mr. Qulitalik talking about new ice.

Segment 2- ATN clips.

Segment 3- Josepha making kamiks.

Filmmaker Contact:

Host: Carol Kunuk

Camera: Natar Ungalaq

Producer's Name: NITV

Country: Canada

Duration: 3m 9s

Duration: 59m 29s

Host Lucy Tulugarjuk speaks with Beatrice Deer about her new music, and motherhood. Beatrice then plays a song live, and premieres her new music video, directed by Lucy. LIVE on May 6th, 2022.

ᑐᖓᓱᒃᑎᑦᑎᔨ ᓘᓯ ᑐᓗᒑᕐᔪᒃ ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖃᑎᖃᖅᑐ ᐲᑐᕆᔅ ᑎᐅ-ᒥᒃ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᖅᑑᒃ ᓄᑖᖅ ᓂᔾᔭᐅᓯᐊᐃᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐊᓈᓇᐅᓂᕐᒥᑦ. ᐲᑐᕆᔅ ᐃᙱᓕᖅᑐ ᓴᕿᔮᑲᐅᑎᒋᓪᓗᓂ,ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᓯᕗᓕᖅᑎᑖᓴᖓ  ᓂᔾᔭᐅᓯᔭᕐᓂ ᓄᑖᖅ, ᑐᑭᒧᐊᖅᑎᑕᖓ ᓘᓯ-ᐅ. ᓴᕿᔮᑲᐅᑎᒋᔪᖅ ᒪᐃ 6, 2022.  

Duration: 30s

Duration: 52m 43s

On this episode Harry Gibbons talks about his childhood memories, reflecting on the changes in the community over the years, and his memories of his father Jimmy Gibbons well known for his work with the RCMP when they first arrived in Nunavut.

First Broadcast, January 30, 2025

Duration: 47s

English Transcript:

We were out boating and egg picking and we saw a strange bird. It had long legs, it was grey, and we thought it came from the south.

She saw something round with wings, it was very small, she didn't know what it was. It was the first time she had seen it.

Duration: 6m 14s

How to Use Polar Bear Fur

This video features the voices of women from Pangnirtung, Nunavut, as they share their experiences with preparing polar bear fur. They offer insights into the cultural significance and techniques involved in working with polar bear fur, an important material for clothing and other items in Arctic life.

Duration: 10s

Duration: 30m

Duration: 5m 30s

Innarijatini Unikatuat Ep. 21 “ᐃᓯᒐᓕᒑᕐᓱᒃ, ᓄᓖᕐᑐᕕᓂᖅ” - Isigaligarssik, The Man Without a Wife, Produced by JerryCo Animation and Kingulliit Productions. 2016. Inuktut.

ᖃᓄᐃᒪᑦ ᐊᑕᐅᓯᐅᑉ ᐃᓅᑉ ᓴᖏᓂᖓᓂᒃ ᐅᓇᒥᔭᕆᐊᖃᖏᓚᑎᑦ.

Duration: 22m 20s

 Rita Claire talks about the different ways we help family and friends. Celina Kalluk stops by to sing “Siipinnguaq,” Susan Avingaq teaches us how to play Makigiaq, and we read the book Why We Share Country Food.
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Duration: 1m 11s

Qaujimaviit? is a series of educational, yet entertaining, videos for people who are interested in Inuktitut and want to learn more about the subtleties of this intriguing Northern language.

Produced by IsumaTV.  2009.

 

 

Duration: 5m 30s

For thousands of years they guided us through this world, teaching us invaluable lessons about life and death. They strengthened our resolve and reinforced our connection to this land, to each other, and to the animals we share it with. They enriched our souls, empowered our imaginations, and defined who we are as a people. These are the stories of our elders.

Duration: 2m 39s

Adam Aomari shows his tricks on his unicycle. His abilities to ride upright in the frozen tundra show his skills.

A film by Adam Aomari

Duration: 22m

BIKE SAFETY

Duration: 2m 5s

Qaujimaviit? is a series of short videos for learning or improving Inuktut language skills with Elder Peter Irniq.

ISUMA: Qaujimaviit? Episode 1, Tiituriit? (2 mins), Igloolik Isuma Productions 2009, Host Peter Irniq. Inuktut no subtitles.

 

Duration: 22m 20s

 Rita Claire prepares for a rainy day outside with Qimmiq. Celina Kalluk visits to play the guitar and sing, and we are introduced to the traditional story The Legend of Lightning and Thunder.
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ᐃᑦᑐᐊᖕᒐ ᕿᒻᒥᕐᓗ ᐱᕙᒌᔭᖅᑑᒃ ᓯᓚᓗᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᖕᒐᓄᑦ. ᓯᓖᓇ ᑲᓪᓗᒃ ᐳᓛᕆᐊᖅᑐᖅ ᑯᑭᑦᑕᐹᒡᒋᖅᑐᓂ ᐃᖖᒋᕐᓂᐊᕋᒥ, ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᖃᐅᔨᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᒍᑦ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖅᑐᐊᒥ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖅᑐᐊᖅ ᐅᒃᑳᓕᔭᖅ ᑲᓪᓗᒡᓗ.

Duration: 20s

Duration: 30m

Duration: 5m 29s

For thousands of years they guided us through this world, teaching us invaluable lessons about life and death. They strengthened our resolve and reinforced our connection to this land, to each other, and to the animals we share it with. They enriched our souls, empowered our imaginations, and defined who we are as a people. These are the stories of our elders.

Duration: 22m 23s

Iglaq is a language based children’s program that aims to use art, animation and live action video to teach Inuvialuit language and culture.

Duration: 1m 55s

Duration: 5m 30s

For thousands of years they guided us through this world, teaching us invaluable lessons about life and death. They strengthened our resolve and reinforced our connection to this land, to each other, and to the animals we share it with. They enriched our souls, empowered our imaginations, and defined who we are as a people. These are the stories of our elders.

Duration: 1m 4s

Put garbage where it belongs! An anti-littering video made by ArtCirq in collaboration with the Nunavut Department of Environment.

 

Duration: 1m 1s

Duration: 22m

Duration: 22m 29s

Iglaq is a language based children’s program that aims to use art, animation and live action video to teach Inuvialuit language and culture.

Duration: 2m

Duration: 58m 13s

Host Lucy Tulugarjuk interviews artist, fashion designer and jewelry maker Elisapee Avingaq LIVE on November 4th, 2020.

Duration: 59s

Duration: 45s

Duration: 24m 41s

Duration: 2m 16s

Kenneth Katokra - Naujaat.

Part of a series of stories about our legends, our histories, and our relationship with the land, sea, environment, and all living things within it. Produced by ITK.

Duration: 30m 8s

Carol Kunnuk discusses her work on the Hunting With My Ancestors Series. RECORDED on October 17, 2018. 

Duration: 32m 27s

In October of 2015 Zach travelled to Arviat, one of the southernmost communities in Nunavut, along the western coast of Hudson Bay. The area is known for its incredibly large herds of caribou.

Duration: 8s

Duration: 22m 23s

 Elders gathering with youth to speak about raising children.

 

 

 

Duration: 1m 49s

Duration: 51m 40s

On this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq Yvonne Kadlutsiak sits down with Julius Kappianaq, Austin Keith Ammaq, Jake Kublu and Victor Aqatsiaq to discuss the fire at the Igloolik Arena.

First Broadcast February 21st, 2025

Duration: 5s

Duration: 3m 35s

The Making of Nanuk Narratives

The co-creation process of Nanuk Narratives involved a collaborative effort between Inuit communities, wildlife co-management boards, local filmmakers, and interdisciplinary experts. This video celebrates some of the many people who were behind this work.

Duration: 58s

 It’s almost time for Ice Watch 2025! All posts made this ice season will be reviewed by a panel of Inuit ice experts and considered for grand prizes, including a brand new snowmobile!
The challenge officially begins in March and prizes will be announced each week.
In the meantime, all qualifying SIKU Ice Posts made from October to June are eligible for Grand Prizes.

Duration: 35s

Duration: 51m 40s

On this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq Yvonne Kadlutsiak sits down with Julius Kappianaq, Austin Keith Ammaq, Jake Kublu and Victor Aqatsiaq to discuss the fire at the Igloolik Arena.

First Broadcast February 21st, 2025

Duration: 3m 57s

Aisa Surusilak - Puvirnituq.

Part of a series of stories about our legends, our histories, and our relationship with the land, sea, environment, and all living things within it. Produced by ITK.

Duration: 58s

 It’s almost time for Ice Watch 2025! All posts made this ice season will be reviewed by a panel of Inuit ice experts and considered for grand prizes, including a brand new snowmobile!
The challenge officially begins in March and prizes will be announced each week.
In the meantime, all qualifying SIKU Ice Posts made from October to June are eligible for Grand Prizes.

Duration: 20s

Duration: 22m 20s

ᑐᖖᒐᓱᒋᑦ ᐊᓈᓇᐅᑉ ᑐᐱᖕᒐᓄᑦ! ᐅᓪᓗᒥ, ᐅᖃᖅᑎ ᐃᑦᑐᐊᖕᒐ ᐃᓚᖕᒋᓪᓗ ᑎᑭᑦᑐᑦ ᑐᐱᖕᒐᓄᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐱᒻᒪᕆᐅᓂᖕᒐᓂ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᖕᒋᓐᓂᒃ, ᐃᖃᓗᒐᓱᐊᕐᓂᖅ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᒍᑦ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᒐᕐᒥ ᐃᖃᓪᓕᐊᖃᑎᒋᓪᓗᒍ

Welcome to Anaana’s Tent! Today, host Rita Claire arrives at her family’s tent and learns how important fishing is in Inuit culture. Celina Kalluk stops by to sing a song, and we read the book Fishing with Grandma.
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Duration: 5m 30s

For thousands of years they guided us through this world, teaching us invaluable lessons about life and death. They strengthened our resolve and reinforced our connection to this land, to each other, and to the animals we share it with. They enriched our souls, empowered our imaginations, and defined who we are as a people. These are the stories of our elders.

Duration: 2m 6s

Duration: 22m

EGG PICKING
Ukaliq and Kalla, two very different friends, decide to go egg picking that day. Kalla has been many times before so gives Ukaliq important advice about leaving some eggs to take care of the birds. But it turns out Ukaliq does not know the difference between a duck and a goose and is in for quite a surprise.

Duration: 5m 30s

For thousands of years they guided us through this world, teaching us invaluable lessons about life and death. They strengthened our resolve and reinforced our connection to this land, to each other, and to the animals we share it with. They enriched our souls, empowered our imaginations, and defined who we are as a people. These are the stories of our elders.

Duration: 59s

Duration: 1m 25s

Duration: 59m 37s

Duration: 20s

Duration: 38m 46s

Host Charmaine Komak speaks with elders Mary Anowtalik and Mark Eetak. They tell stories and sing ajaajaa songs with traditional drumming. LIVE on May 5th, 2022.

ᑐᖓᓱᒃᑎᑦᑎᔪ ᔭᐅᒪᐃᓐ ᑯᒪᒃ ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖃᑎᖃᖅᑐ ᐃᓐᓇᕐᓂ ᒥᐊᓕ ᐊᓇᐅᑕᓕᒃ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᒫᒃ ᐃᑕᒃ-ᒥ. ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖅᑐᐊᖅᑑᒃ ᕿᓚᐅᓯᕆᓗᑎᒃ. ᓴᕿᔮᑲᐅᑎᒋᔪᖅ ᒪᐃ 5, 2022.

Duration: 9m 17s

Duration: 8m 12s

 This video was shot by Zacharias Kunnuk while Artcic Collage students taking Early Childhood Education were having a juggling workshop with Artcirq.

Duration: 40s

Duration: 49m 24s

A group of Nunavut elders travel to five museums in North America to see and identify artifacts, tools and clothing collected from their Inuit ancestors.

Inuit Piqutingit (What Belongs to Inuit), Igloolik Isuma Productions, Kivalliq Inuit Association 2009, Producers Bernadette Dean, Katarina Soukup, Zacharias Kunuk. English and Inuktut w/Eng s-t.

 

Duration: 5m 29s

Shot on his birthday, this documentary pays tribute to Charlie’s uniqueness and challenges and stresses the power of friendship.

A film by Charlie Ekomiak

Duration: 1m 51s

Editing: Aaron Kunuk
Camera: Zacharias Kunuk
Elders Interviewed: Peter Suwaksiork and Anthony Manernaluk 

Duration: 12s

Duration: 54m

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat

Tea Time With Elders - Host Charmaine Koomak sits down with Agatha Ubluriak for a chat about traditional Inuit Women's roles and stories of her upbringing in traditional camps in the Arviat Area.

First Broadcast Thursday March 6, 2025

Duration: 1m

Duration: 58s

 It’s almost time for Ice Watch 2025! All posts made this ice season will be reviewed by a panel of Inuit ice experts and considered for grand prizes, including a brand new snowmobile!
The challenge officially begins in March and prizes will be announced each week.
In the meantime, all qualifying SIKU Ice Posts made from October to June are eligible for Grand Prizes.

Duration: 1h 30s

In 1991, Igloolik Isuma Productions gathered 13 Igloolik elders for a week of discussion, to choose and then record 24 traditional ajaja songs considered most important to preserve for the future: where did the songs come from, how where they made and how have they been passed down generation to generation?

Duration: 28m 30s

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 1 of 2 of a series Interviews and storytelling with the elders of Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2012

Duration: 28m

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 2 of 2 of a series Interviews and storytelling with the elders of Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2012

Duration: 50m 3s

On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq, Nataq Ungalaq cuts up the seal in the Qammaq and Yvonne Kadlutsiak cooks it over the flickering flame of the oil lamp.

First Broadcast Friday, January 31, 2025

Duration: 5s

Duration: 5m 54s

Are Polar Bears Adapting to Climate Change?
Knowledge holders from various regions discuss shifts in bear behavior, including observed changes in feeding habits and interactions with humans. These insights highlight how polar bears may be adapting to environmental changes, providing a valuable perspective on their survival strategies in an increasingly unpredictable landscape.

Duration: 50s

Duration: 45m 4s

 In this episode, we meet a few women who have come a long way despite the struggles that can come with being a young mother.

Duration: 10m 26s

Produced by FilmCAN and Primitive Entertainment. 

Directed by Zacharias Kunuk.

Filmed for the National Parks Project, director Zacharias Kunuk explores Sirmilik National Park, near the Nunavut community of Pond Inlet, through the voice of an Inuit elder.

Winner "Best Short Documentary" 2012 Genie Awards.

Duration: 1m 25s