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Program name: Qaggiq
Qaggiq (Gathering Place) was a current affairs program (refers to a large igloo built for the gathering of several families).
Producer: Iqaluit – Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Paul Quassa
Segment 1: Carvers from all over Nunavut came to Iqaluit to show case their carvings. They also ran carving workshops. Other artists from Nunavut showcase their artwork too. Irqquq Angutiqjuak speaks about the promotion of artwork everywhere.
Segment 2: Seporah Kalluk, an artist from Resolute Bay, talks about her art using walrus ivory. She makes jewelry. Annie Kokik (Cookie) from Sanikiluaq shows how to make grass baskets.
The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, established in Canada's territory of Nunavut, has been producing Inuit language video, by, for and about Inuit since 1981. This video is from their collection and has been made available on the Internet for your enjoyment through funding provided by the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut.
