Sandy Okatsiak, Eva Okatsiak, and Mallory Okatsiak have been singing for about 10 years to the community and the public. They have sung for their family, the community, and on on air for the radio. They sing gospel songs, inuit songs and others. They live in Arviat, Nunavut.
Ernie Eetak is a well known inuk drum dancer and has been performing as a drum dancer since 1992. He is from Arviat and has been living in Arviat Nunavut since birth. In his childhood, he would go with his grandmother and mother to a gathering place of igloos for drum dancing and singing pihiqs (Inuit songs).… Leer más
Cecile Kinniksie is a inuk singer with a group of ladies whenever there is a drum dance. Cecile was also a part of ‘Arviat Qaggitiit’ group here in Arviat. She has participated at different events and has performed for the famous Governor General: David Johnston. Cecile also does drawings, water painting, beading, and she sews wall-hangings.
David started playing guitar when he was 8 year old in Naujaat and has been playing ever since. He has written at least 26 songs and makes copies on CD. David has a band with his brothers in Repulse Bay which started around 2007 or 2008 and has travelled to: Coral Harbor, Folks on the rocks, Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit, Puvirnituq and Igloolik and Arviat where he currently lives.
Monica Pingushat makes wall hangings that hang in many places all over Canada, on displays that she has made. Her mother taught her how to do wall hangings at age of 17 (in 1979) and she has not stopped making them since because she enjoys making them so much. Each wall hanging has a different meaning with different designs telling different stories.
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.’s Phase 2 development proposal for the Mary River mine continues, and IsumaTV/DID records the process of public engagement sessions in communities. Sessions started in January 2019, leading to public hearings scheduled for summer 2019.
Tunnganariq Nunagijavut (Welcome to Where We Live Now) is a weekly, live cultural and current affairs series produced in-house by Uvagut TV with community partners throughout Inuit Nunangat.
Based on oral histories and conversations with elders who grew up on the land, ᐅᐃᒃᓴᕆᖕᒋᑕᕋ Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) follows director Zacharias Kunuk’s cinematic tradition of critically acclaimed Inuktut-language historical drama pieces set in the distant past, like Atanarjuat The Fast Runner (2001) and Angakusjaujuaq: The Shaman’s Apprentic… Leer más
Join host Maggie Akittiq in Igloolik as she explores a unique Arctic art project by Dutch photographer Scarlett Hooft Graafland, who builds a glowing orange igloo from fruit-based dye and ice. Discover the inspiration behind this fusion of tradition and modern art, and meet the local youth and elders who helped bring it to life.… Leer más
This episode features an interview with renowned Iqaluit jewelry artist Mathewsie Nuqingak, who shares his journey, creative process, and contributions to Nunavut’s artistic legacy — including his work on the territory’s ceremonial mace.… Leer más
Join us at the Iqaluit Trade Show where business owners, artists, and organizations from across Nunavut showcase their work, share stories, and connect with the community.
The show travels to Rankin Inlet for a look at youth square dancing in the Kivalliq region. Watch dancers from various communities compete and showcase their skills in this lively cultural celebration.
Louie Ishulutak demonstrates how to make a traditional stuffed Oopik using rabbit fur, sharing sewing tips, cultural insights, and stories from her life growing up learning the craft from her mother.
In this episode, host Elisha Kilabuk shares the true story of Enokie Kunnuk, who survived a month alone on the land after a hunting trip went wrong. Rescuers recount the intense search, while elders in Rankin Inlet reflect on Inuit knowledge, healing, and cultural preservation.
We honour the dedication of Nunavut’s firefighters, featuring an award ceremony in Rankin Inlet where firefighters are recognized for their service — including a national medal presentation to Michael Aksadjuak. We also visit Igloolik, where Nathen Qamaniq is acknowledged for his decades of work as an RCMP watchman.
Join host Elaisha Kilabuk on Kippingujautiit as she profiles Iqaluit-based printmaker Peter Ragee. Originally from an outpost camp near Cape Dorset, Ragee shares heartfelt stories of his journey from carving soapstone as a teenager to becoming a respected Inuit printmaker.
Noah Naulaq, an experienced ulu maker, teaches step-by-step how traditional ulus are crafted—from cutting and shaping metal to attaching the handle—while Noah shares personal stories, safety tips, and insights into the cultural significance and modern adaptations of this essential tool.
