History

In 2009, Rachel Uyarasuk, elder of the Inuit community of Igloolik (Nunavut), evokes the ancestors whose name she received at birth. She explains how this transmission ensured their return among the world of the living.

A film by Christin Merlhiot

France, 2014, 11 minutes, animation

Inuktitut with English & French subtitles

Documentary film about how people, wildlife and the environment are impacted by industrial developments in Alberta and Saskatchewan. More importantly, this film is about communicating the voices and concerns of Indigenous people, who are often left out of decision-making processes, yet are among those most impacted.

Directed by Troy Stozed

ᓂᐲᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ Dr. Zacharias Kunuk O.C.… Read more

On Baffin Island, two mountains of ore will be cut down at Mary River. Some residents of Igloolik react to this development : they worry that this industrial development will destroy their environment and the marine mammals as well as their culture and hunting life style.

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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. 

 ᑐᙵᓇᕐᓂᖅ, ᓄᓇᒋᔭᕗᑦ: ᐊᕐᕕᐊᑦ - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat

The topic for this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat is relocation. Evano Jr. Aggark will speak with Peter Paungalaak. There will also be a short segment of Connie Kalluak reading a plaque about the history of the Ahiarmiut relocations.
LIVE on July 25th, 2024.

 The story of Nunavut is a story of cultural revival, geopolitical clash, and Inuit sovereignty. Indigenous rights. Development. The land. Resilience over millennia. But, it’s been over 30 years since the Nunavut agreement, where a land use plan was made a requirement, and a key question remains unanswered…

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Iglulimgmi Qilaujjaqtut Ingiutiillu Ajaajaat

Igloolik Drum Dancing and Ajaajaa Songs

 Host Aiden Kunnizzi walks us through the Inuvialuit Day festivities in Inuvik, celebrating the 39th anniversary of the signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. We learn about the history of the the agreement (the first comprehensive land claim agreement signed north of the 60th parallel), get to hear some music from local artists, and some Inuvilauit drum dancers.… Read more