Arnait Video Productions

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.

ARNAIT: Show Me on the Map Episode 2, People Can Stand Up (22 mins) Discussions on Aboriginal Lands, Arnait Video Productions 2010, Carol Kunnuk, Marie-Hélène Cousineau. Inuktut w/English s-t.

Arsene Ivalu: "I completely disagree because it will affect me, my culture and everything else around, ᓂᐲᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ " 3:49 Inuktitut by Arnait Video Productions, Show Me on the Map, 2009. 

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ᓂᐲᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ Atuat Akkirtiq shares her views on mining in this interview recorded for the program Show Me on the Map.   

"If the people consult us, they should be true to their word."

Madeline Ivalu speaks about mining in an interview filmed for the program Show Me on the Map ᓂᐲᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ 

Interview with Dominique Angutimariq, Show Me on the Map ᓂᐲᑦ ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ  "...we have to fight so hard for our rights when often things are already decided for us." Arnait Video, Show Me on the Map, 2009.

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Anti-uranium campaign by Makita: Dr Helen Caldicott part 2

Dr Helen Cadicott and Gordon Edwards answer some questions from the audience in Iqaluit. In english and in Inuktitut.

Period of questions and remarks by the audience at the anti-uranium evening organized by Makita in Iqaluit Nov.18th.

Gordon Edwards, from the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsability, tells us that uranium mining is done on aboriginal lands where mining companies find vulnerable people; Dr Helen Caldicott agrees and talks about Australia. Joe Tigullaraq, running for NTI president, questions the NTI policy on uranium mining.

Sheila Watt-Cloutier gave the daily inspiration words on September 14th, the opening day of the Symposium. As she was not able to be in Iqaluit, she shared a video communication which we reproduce here.

She talks about what it is to be a leader, especially for a woman in Nunavut. In Inuktitut and in English.

A testimony from the heart; Edna Elias, Commissioner of Nunavut, talks about her path, how she became the Commissioner and the people who are supporting her.

In English

A very lively Manitik Thompson shares her values, her stories, her experiences as a minister in the NWT and the passage to Nunavut. A powerful story ! In English.

Presentation by  J.Okalik Eegeesiak, President of QIA. In Inuktitut and English.

"The books gathers the reflections of eleven Inuit women who have taken the risk of leadership in Canada and beyond"

Edited by Louis McComber and Shannon Partridge.This edition was a limited one for the Symposium; the official print comes in a few weeks. Essential reading for who wants to understand how Nunavut feels from the inside.

Honourable Rona Ambrose, federal Minister of Status of Women and of Public Works, came for a one day visit to Iqaluit. She receives a copy of the book  "Arnait Nipingit" Voices of Inuit Women in LEadership and Governance from Martha Aupaluktuk-Hickes.

Susan Pameok, from Rankin talks about the changes she wants to see in Nunavut for families and social changes. In English.

Marianne Issakiark talks about violence against women in Nunavut: "As women we have to stand up and say this has to stop."

In English

Marianne Issakiark from Arviat talks about violence against women in Nunavut: "As women we have to stand up and say : this has to stop." In Inuktitut.

Susan Pameok from Arviat, now in Rankin Inlet talks about the changes she would like to see in Nunavut for families and social services. In Inuktitut.

Mariah Aliyak from Rankin Inlet shares how she overcame the abuse of two men, one being her father.She wants to send a message to the men in Nunavut: do not abuse us. In Inuktitut

A very strong resident from Rankin Inlet, Mariah Aliyak, wants to share with other Nunavut women  how she overcame abuse by two men, one being her father. She did it publicly at home, and now on this blog, because she wants to encourage others to free themselves too. In English.

Ragely Piungituq, Clyde River: "Even if you don't become a leader, use your skills and you can learn what ever you want."

Lori Idlout, originally from Igloolik, residing in Iqaluit wants to know how the leaders keep their spirits and their strength. In Inuktitut and English.

Mary Simon talks about the needs to take care of mental health in Nunavut; how little has been done so far about that important issue.

Interview with Kelly Fraser in July 3013

at the Rockin Walrus Arts Festival in Igloolik (Nunavut)

dec 18 2013 christmast in igloolik

camera : derek aqqiaruq

editor carol Kunnuk

dec 18 2013 christmas concert

camera : derek aqqiaruq

editor carol kunnuk

on dec 18 Igloolik Christmas concert 2013 at the elementary school

camera derek aqqiaruq

editor carol kunnuk

On November 21, 2013 the people of Igloolik voleentared to raise money to help the victimes of typhoon haiyan 

Camera : Carol Kunnuk

Editor : Carol Kunnuk 

Kelly Freaser singing Gangdam style!

At the Rockin Walrus Arts Festival July 2013

Song from David Haulli sang by different bands from Igloolik, on the last day of the festival, July 7 2013.

Camera: Jon Frantz and Zackarias Kunuk

On the last day of the festival all the artists performed!

July 7 2013

Nelson Tagoona and Shaunaa Seeteenak

Madeline Ivalu interviews Mary Kutiq in Igloolik Point and Igloolik in 1991.

Inuit Midwives, Interview with Mary Kutiq, 1991, Arnait Video Productions, Director Marie-Helene Cousineau.

.English transcript available here.

Inuit Midwives, Interview with Atuat Akkitirq, 1991, Arnait Video Productions, Director Marie-Helene Cousineau.

Interviewed by Madeline Ivalu in Igloolik Point and Igloolik in 1991.English transcript available here.

Inuit Midwives, Interview with Katarina Arnatsiaq, 1991, Arnait Video Productions, Director Marie-Helene Cousineau.

Interviewed by Madeline Ivalu with Katarina Arnatsiaq in Igloolik in 1991. English transcript available here.

ARNAIT: Inuit Midwives, Interview with Hannah Uyarak (52 mins), Arnait Video Productions 1991. At Igloolik Point, Interview by Madeline Ivalu, Camera Marie-helene Cousineau. Inuktut no subtitles.

Interview with Nutarakittuq and Auksaq conducted by Madeline Ivalu in 1991, in Igloolik. English transcript is available here.

Inuit Midwives, Elizabeth Nutarakittuq and Madeleine Auksaq Part 1, Arnait Video Productions 1991. Inuktut no subtitles.

Interview with Martha Nqsook conducted by Madeline Ivalu in 1991, in Igloolik.

English transcript is available here

Inuit Midwives, Interview with Terese Ijjangiaq, Arnait Video Productions 1991. Inuktut no subtitles.

Inuit Midwives, Interview with Rachel Uyarasuk, Arnait Video Productions 1991. Inuktut no subtitles.

Je  présente la sculpture que j'aimais le plus à la Guilde des métiers d'art.

J'ai présenté mon oeuvre préféré...

LES DEVOIRS NE FINISSENT PLUS AU CÉGEP, ALORS SOYEZ PRÊTS LES ÉLÈVES DU SECONDAIRE!

Le message s’adresse aux adolescents, aux jeunes enfants et même à des adultes qui jouent beaucoup au jeu vidéo. Mon objectif c’est de montrer aux gens (surtout aux jeunes enfants) que le jeu vidéo peut aussi perdre notre temps.… Leer más

Interview avec une étudiante Inuk à Marie-Victorin, Canada, Québec, Montréal Nord, 16 Février 2011, 2 heures quelque chose pendant l'après-midi.

Par Adamie

Elle va parler de quelque chose de sa vie.

Avant l’entrevue, on a préparé les questions qui seront dans l’entrevue. Les questions que j’ai posées étaient plus pour un homme et pour une personne qui venait de nord. Je voulais poser des questions de son expérience ici à Montréal, c’il l’a aimé le collège, les filles du cégep, ses amies et les choses qu’il aime faire avec son temps libre.… Leer más

Premièrement, Martha-May Nuktialuk a été entrevue par Sarah Novalinga au Cégep Marie-Victorin. Cette étudiante parle de sa personalité. Je suis à Montréal pour étudier mais nuos sommes normalement au nord du Quèbec.

Regardez le vidéo avec Martha-May.

Voici un vidéo que j'ai fait avec ma collègue qui s'appelle Sarah Novalinga.

Voici une entrevue avec Aida Puxley.

De: Igulik Emudluk

Interview with Luis Lupone, fimmaker from Mexico City, who worked with Oaxacan artisan Palafox. Interviewed by MArie-Hélène Cousineau

Interview with Guillermo Monteforte from Ojo de Agua, a video activist group working with Indigenous groups of Oaxaca, Mexico.

This interview was done by Marie-Hélène Cousineau when Arnait worked in collaboration with Ojo de Agua.

When Arnait and Artcirq present in Tlahuitoltepec, they are also greeted by the local brass band. The evening is taking place in the centre of the town.

This is a very interesting discussion and meeting between Inuit women, filmmakers  from Igloolik, and Indigenous women from Thlahuitoltepec, also involved in videomaking. They share experiences, cultural values and teach other about their recent history. Also present are non indigenous activists from Canada and Mexico.

The women rehearse their song before entering the stage of the Teatro National de Mexico where they will be the guests of Artcirq and their Mexican hosts. A collaboration North-South.

Lots of tupiq , tents in front of the cathedral...it was a jamboree not an Inuit camp...

Madeline Ivalu, Susan Avingaq, CArol Kunnuk , filmmakers from Igloolik, meet Alberto Cortes, Mexican filmaker in Mexico City. They discuss the process of filmaking. Alberto's film Corazon del Tiempo, is taking place in a native community of Chiapas. Also contributing to the discussion are Marie-Hélène Cousineau and Nancy Wachowich.

The Arnait collective and the Artcirq group leaves Mexico City towards Oaxaca ;discussion in the van about shamanism, singing to the tree, meeting community leaders of Capulalpam de Mendez. The aleas of translating in 4 languages start...Example of ecotourism by the community.

Synopsis:Video montage of a presentation by Artcirq and Arnait in Talea de Castro, Oaxaca, March 2009. On the public place, Artcirq performed for the kids of the town, they laugh and participated, throat singing with Lucy Tulugarjuk. The film "Before Tomorrow" was presented on the wall outside, using a sheet as a screen. After there was a question and answer period.

a new documentary by Arnait Video Productions

- more info coming soon -

Excerpt from Arnait Media Productions trip and exchange in Nuuk: Singing with N.A.I.P. (Nuummi Aliikkusersuisartut Isiginnaartitsisartullu Peqatigiiffiat)