Takuyaksat Ep 62 UG Delay Heritage Rivers _Oct 1990
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Program name: Takuyaksat
Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing, and legends.
Producer: Victor Qilulaaq, Michael Haqpi and John Tapatai – Baker Lake – Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Victor Qilulaaq (Killulark)
Camera: Simian Mikinguaq and Simon Iqqilik
Location: Baker Lake
Segment 1: The talks about uranium mining near Baker Lake started in 1989. The Hamlet of Baker Lake asked the public about uranium mining. About 90% opposed mining uranium near Baker Lake. Jack Hicks and Joan Scottie who oppose the mining are interviewed about their views.
Segment 2: In 1978, the federal government decided that the Thelon and Kazan Rivers near Baker Lake, Nunavut, would become Canadian Heritage Rivers. This is a short documentary on the process of how to designate a river as a Heritage River.
Segment 3: The Kivalliq Inuit Association met in Baker Lake. Louis Pilakapsi, President of the organization, talks about the agenda items. One of the main items of discussion is communication with the stakeholders.
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.
