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Scroll through our TV guide to see what’s on Uvagut TV today! Subscribers to Shaw Direct satellite across Canada and Arctic Co-op Cable (Nunavut and NWT) can watch Uvagut TV on their basic cable packages - channel 240 or 267. FCNQ (Nunavik) viewers can watch on channel 308. Viewers around the world can stream the service online 24/7 at www.uvagut.tv
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00:03 Nunatinni Classics
NITV: Nunatinni (At Our Place). Local news and culture from Igloolik.
Episode includes segments about pre-school children and Elementary School basketball.
Filmmaker Contact:
Host: Carol Kunuk
Camera: Aaron Kunuk
Producer's Name: NITV
Country: Canada
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01:03 Silakut Live from the Floe Edge
Silakut Live From the Floe Edge. Episode 5 - Living with a Mine
ᐱᒋᐊᕐᓂᖓᓂ ᑕᕆᔭᐅᑎᒥ ᑕᑯᒃᓴᐅᔪᑦ ᑐᖓᓇᕐᓂᖓᓂᒃ ᓲᓴᓐ ᐊᕕᖓᐅᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᒪᑎᓕᓐ ᐃᕙᓘᑉ ᑐᐱᖓ ᒥᕐᓱᕐᑐᑦ ᐸᓚᐅᒑᓕᐅᕐᑐᓪᓗ. ᑭᖑᓂᐊᒍᑦ ᓴᖃᓕᐊᓯ ᑯᓄᒃ ᑐᖓᓴᐃᓪᓗᓂ ᖃᐃᖁᓯᒪᔭᕐᒥᓂᒃ ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖃᑎᒌᒃᖢᑎᒃ ᐃᓱᒪᒋᔭᕐᒥᓂᒃ ᐅᔭᕋᒃᓂᐊᕐᕕᐅᑦ ᒥᒃᓴᓄᑦ.
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02:03 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut
Welcome To Our Qammaq - Fishing in Avammuktulik, and Belugas
On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq, Carol Kunnuk presents a segment of net fishing in Avammuktulik. Followed by a throwback to last year’s beluga hunting, as beluga will soon be passing by Igloolik again.
First broadcast on September 6th 2024
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03:04 Elders' Hour
Inuit: The True Animal Rights Activists
This video blog is for all you animal rights activists out there. Eat your heart out on this video from Iqaluit elder Rita Nashuk. Actually, maybe you should just consider eating a piece of heart, maybe seal?
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03:06 Nunatinni Classics
NITV: Nunatinni (At Our Place). Local news and culture from Igloolik.
ᓇᑲᑎᖅᓯᒪᔪᑦ ᑕᕐᕆᔭᒐᒃᓴᐃᑦ ᑕᒫᙵᑦ ᓄᓇᑦᑎᓐᓂ − ᑕᐃᒪᐃᑲᐅᑎᒋᓪᓗᑎ ᐱᖅᑯᓯᐅᔪᑦ, ᓴᓇᕈᓘᔭᕐᓂᖅ, ᐱᕙᓪᓕᐊᔪᑦ, ᑕᐃᔅᓱᒪᓂᐅᓚᐅᖅᑐᑦ, ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑐᖃᕆᔭᕐᒥᒃ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᓂᖃᕐᓂᖅ, ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᓄᓇᒋᔭᖏᓐᓂᒃ ᖁᕕᐊᓲᑎᖃᕐᓃᑦ ᑲᑎᖅᓱᖅᓯᒪᔪᑦ ᑕᒃᑯᓴᐅᖃᑦᑕᖅᐳᑦ ᖃᐅᑕᒫᖅ ᐃᒡᓗᓕᖕᒥᑦ ᑕᐃᑲᖓᑦ 1997−ᒥᑦ 2005−ᒧᑦ.
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03:56 Documentaries
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04:00 Elders' Hour
Arnait Video Presents: Qulliq (Oil Lamp)
Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
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04:10 The Tunnganarniq Show (Makers)
Visiting Nancy Saunders (Niap) in her art studio
Lucy interviews Nancy (Niap) Saunders in her art studio while she paints and talks about her artistic side of life. LIVE on February 27, 2020.
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05:00 Perspectives
Sammy Gadbois uses snippets of life in Kuujjuaq to reflect about his own purpose on earth and muses that it could be creating memories.
A film by Sammy Gadbois
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05:02 Nunatinni Classics
NITV: Nunatinni (At Our Place). Local news and culture from Igloolik.
Episode includes segments about pre-school children and Elementary School basketball.
Filmmaker Contact:
Host: Carol Kunuk
Camera: Aaron Kunuk
Producer's Name: NITV
Country: Canada
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06:33 Inuktut Children's Programming
Innarijatini Unikatuat Ep. 13 “ᐊᑐᖓᒃᑰᒃ, ᐃᖏᕋᔨ” - Atungakkuuk, The World Traveler
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.
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06:38 Anaana's Tent
Anaana's Tent S01E06 Arctic Plants | ᐊᓈᓇᐅᑉ ᑐᐱᖕᒐ S01E06 ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥ ᐱᕈᖅᑐᑦ
ᐃᑦᑐᐊᖕᒐ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᕿᒻᒥᖅ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᐊᖅᑑᒃ ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥ ᐱᕈᖅᑐᑦ ᒥᒃᓵᓄᑦ. ᒦᑲ ᐊᕐᓇᒃᑲᖅ ᐃᖖᒋᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᖅ ᐃᖖᒋᒐᕐᒥᒃ ᑕᕐᕋᓕᑭᑖᑯᓗᒃ, ᓯᐳᐊᕋ ᑲᓪᓗᒃ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎᑦᑎᓂᐊᖅᑐᖅ ᐃᑯᒻᒪᒃᓴᐃᓂᕐᒥᒃ ᖁᓪᓕᕐᒥᒃ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᒍ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᒐᕐᒥᒃ ᓴᐃᓚ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐱᐊᑎ.
Rita Claire and Qimmiq learn all about Arctic plants. Meeka Arnakaq sings the Butterfly song, Zipporah Kalluk teaches how to light a qulliq (an Inuit stone lamp), and we read the book Saila and Betty.
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07:03 Inuktut Children's Programming
Qaujimaviit? is a series of short videos for learning or improving Inuktut language skills with Elder Peter Irniq. Today's word: Alianait!
ISUMA: Qaujimaviit? Episode 3, Alianait (2 mins), Igloolik Isuma Productions 2009, Host Peter Irniq. Inuktut no subtitles.
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Innarijatini Unikatuat Ep. 14 “ᐊᕐᓈᓗᒃ, ᐊᒋᔫᐊᓗᒃ (ᐃᓄᐸᓱᒃᔪᒃ)” - Arnaaluk, The Giant Woman
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.
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07:34 Anaana's Tent
Anaana's Tent S01E07 Arctic Bugs | ᐊᓈᓇᐅᑉ ᑐᐱᖕᒐ S01E07 ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥ ᖁᐱᕐᕈᑦ
Rita Claire talks about common Arctic bugs, like mosquitoes and wolf spiders. We hear a traditional Inuit story about an orphan and the amautalik, and we read the book Grandmother Ptarmigan.
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ᐃᑦᑐᐊᖕᒐ ᐅᖃᓪᓚᐅᓯᖃᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᖅ ᐅᑭᐅᖅᑕᖅᑐᒥ ᖁᐱᕐᕈᓂᑦ, ᓲᕐᓗ ᑭᑦᑐᕆᐊᑦ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐋᓯᕙᐃᑦ. ᓈᓚᓐᓂᐊᒥᔪᒍᑦ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᑐᖃᖕᒐᓂ ᐃᓕᐊᕐᔪᒃ ᐊᒪᑕᓕᒡᓗ, ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᕐᓗᑕ ᐅᖃᓕᒫᒐᕐᒥᒃ ᐊᓈᓇᑦᓯᐊᖅ ᐊᕿᒡᒋᖅ. -
08:33 Inuktut Children's Programming
Innarijatini Unikatuat Ep. 15 “ᒪHᐊHᐊ ᖁᐃᓐᓇᒃᓵᕆᔨ” - Mahaha, The Tickle Monster
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.
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08:38 Iglaq
Iglaq uses art, animation and live action video to teach Inuvialuit language and culture to children.
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09:03 Inuktut Children's Programming
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Innarijatini Unikatuat Ep. 13 “ᐊᑐᖓᒃᑰᒃ, ᐃᖏᕋᔨ” - Atungakkuuk, The World Traveler
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.
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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.
Filmmaker: IsumaTV
Filmmaker Contact:
info@isuma.tv
Producer's Name: IsumaTV
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09:32 Iglaq
Iglaq is a language based children’s program that aims to use art, animation and live action video to teach Inuvialuit language and culture.
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09:54 Inuktut Children's Programming
Innarijatini Unikatuat Ep 1 "ᐊᑭᒋᖅ ᖃᐅᓗᑖᕐᓗ" - Ptarmigan and Snow Bunting
ᖃᓄᐃᒪᑦ ᐊᕿᒌᑦ ᐃᔨᖏᑦ ᐊᐅᐸᓗᒪᖓᑕ, ᐳᕕᐊᖃᒪᖓᑕᓗ ᓂᕿᖃᕕᖏᓂᒃ, ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᓂᐅᖏᑦ ᓴᐅᓂᖃᒪᖔᑕ.
Why ptarmigan have red eyes, a little pouch to store their food, and legs like drumsticks.
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10:00 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut LIVE
Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut - Michael Akaralak
Host Charmaine Komak talks to Michael Akaralak LIVE on February 24th, 2022.
ᑐᖓᓱᒃᑎᑎᔨ ᔭᐅᒪᐃᓐ ᑯᒪᒃ ᐅᖃᓪᓚᖃᑎᖃᖅᑐ ᒪᐃᑯ ᐊᑲᕋ˙ᓚᖅ-ᒥ, ᓴᕿ˙ᔭᑲᐅᑎᒋᔪᖅ ˙ᕕᕗᐊᕆ 24, 2022.
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11:03 Oral Teachings
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11:22 Perspectives
A documentary exploring issues of family, community, self, environment and culture including perspectives of children, teens and elders from Igloolik.
Of Ravens and Children, Arnait Video Productions 2015, Director Marie-Helene Cousineau. Inuktut and English w/Eng s-t.
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12:03 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut
Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat - Gordon Sr Okoktok
On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat
Tea Time With Elders - Host Connie Uyaupiq Kalluak sits down with Gordon Sr Okoktok as shares wisdom and advice on the importance of living a balanced life.
First Broadcast February 27, 2025
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12:52 Documentaries
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13:03 Uumatimnin
On April 12th 2012, a group of Elders and traditional skills experts from Ulukhaktok and Cambridge Bay travelled to London, England, with representatives from the NWT Literacy Council, the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre and the University of Lethbridge.
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14:03 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut LIVE
Timothy Taleriktok Tells a Story
Host Sylvia Aggark sits down with Timothy Taleriktok, an elder and great hunter from Arviat Nunavut, who recounts a story from 1953 LIVE on The Tunnganarniq Show May 26th, 2021.
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15:00 Inuktut Children's Programming
Innarijatini Unikatuat: Ep. 27 “ᐅᒃᐱᔪᐊᖅ ᑐᒃᑐᓗ” - The Owl and the Caribou
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.
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Qaujimaviit? is a series of short videos for learning or improving Inuktut language skills with Elder Peter Irniq. Today's focus is on greetings.
ISUMA: Qaujimaviit? Episode 8, Greetings (2 mins) Igloolik Isuma Productions 2009, Host Peter Irniq. Inuktut and English.
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15:08 Anaana's Tent
Anaana's Tent S01E11 Helping Out | ᐊᓈᓇᐅᑉ ᑐᐱᖕᒐ S01E11 ᐃᑲᔪᕐᓂᖅ
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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15:30 Inuktut Children's Programming
Innarijatini Unikatuat: Ep. 28 “ᐃᓄᒃ ᓄᔭᑯᕐᑐᔪᕐᒃ” - The Man with the Long Hair
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.
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15:36 Iglaq
Iglaq is a language based children’s program that aims to use art, animation and live action video to teach Inuvialuit language and culture.
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15:58 Inuktut Children's Programming
Qaujimaviit? is a series of short videos for learning or improving Inuktut language skills with Elder Peter Irniq. Today's episode is about food.
ISUMA: Qaujimaviit? Episode 9, Food (2 mins) Igloolik Isuma Productions 2009, Host Peter Irniq. Inuktut and English.
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16:00 Documentaries
Qallunajatut (Urban Inuk) follows the lives of three Inuit in Montreal over the course of one hot and humid summer.Only two generations ago Inuit lived in small, nomadic hunting camps scattered across the vast Arctic landscape.
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16:47 Perspectives
Photo Slideshow From 1960s By Gene Chovin
Photo Slideshow of photos by Gene Chovin, Arviat 1960s. Traditional music from Arviat Qaggiqtiit.
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Aivilingmiut: The People of the Walrus
Aivilingmiut tells the story of the connections between the people of Salliq (Coral Harbour) and the walrus, showcasing the perspectives of community members and harvesters. The film was produced by Oceans North in partnership with the Aiviit Hunters and Trappers Organization.
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18:03 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut
Welcome To Our Qammaq - Steensby Elder Visit
On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq
Carol Kunnuk presents a segment shot a few weeks ago.
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Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Brian Nunki Rogers
On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Tea Time With Elders
Host Elsie Kaodloak with guest Brian (Nunki) Rogers share stories and sew sealskin mitts together.
First Broadcast February 26, 2025
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20:03 Elders' Hour
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21:02 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut
Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat - Peter 2 Aulatjut
The Arviat team welcomes Peter 2 Aulatjut back to the show. Peter will talk about climate change, what he noticed during his life time, and the time when ever he goes out hunting. He will also talk about coldest day during his childhood. LIVE on January 25th, 2024.
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22:03 Special Event
Elisapie honoured with Canada Post Indigenous Leaders Stamp - ᑲᓇᑕᒥᑦ ᑎᑎᖅᑲᑯᕕᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᖃᖓᑦᑕᐅᑎᖏᑦᑎᒍᑦ ᐃᓕᓴᖅᓯᑎᓪᓗᒋ ᓄᓇᖃᖅᑳᑐᓂᒃ, ᐃᓕᓴᐱ ᐃᓕᓴᕆᔭᐅᕗᖅ
ᑲᓇᑕᒥᑦ ᑎᑎᖅᑲᑯᕕᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᖃᖓᑦᑕᐅᑎᖏᑦᑎᒍᑦ ᐃᓕᓴᖅᓯᑎᓪᓗᒋ ᓄᓇᖃᖅᑳᑐᓂᒃ, ᐃᓕᓴᐱ ᐃᓕᓴᕆᔭᐅᕗᖅ
ᑎᑎᖃᒃᑯᕕᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᑲᓇᑕᒥᑦ ᐱᖓᔪᒋᓕᖅᑕᖓᓂᒃ ᐃᓕᓴᖅᓯᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐱᖓᓱᓂᒃ ᓄᓇᖃᖅᑳᑐᓂᑦ, ᑎᑎᖃᒃᑯᕕᒃᑯᑦ ᖃᖓᑦᑕᐅᑎᖏᑦᑎᒍᑦ ᓴᖅᑭᔮᕋᔭᖅᑐᓂ ᓴᖅᑭᑎᑦᑎᓗᑎ
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22:52 Documentaries
Interview with Elizabeth Nutarakittuq and Madeleine Auksaq Part 2
Interview with Nutarakittuq and Auksaq conducted by Madeline Ivalu in 1991, in Igloolik. English transcript is available here.
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23:03 Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut
Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Nellie Arey
Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun
Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: InuvikElder Nellie Arey from Aklavik begins the show talking about the new Aullaviat/Anguniarvik Traditional Conservation Area with her friend Renie Arey
https://wmacns.ca/yukon-north-slope/land/aullaviat/