Aarulaaq Quassa: When we have blizzards, the visibility is only few feet at times, so there is going to need plans for weather related emergencies.
MLA Paul Quassa: We have Blizzards in the winter time and if the phase 2 is approved there would have to be plans if there is an emergancy on the railway during a blizzard
Erasmus: I agree with Johnny Kublu IIBA has to be amended, and there should be training facilities provided for higher positions such as conductors mechanics and engineers.
There is going to be a driving school in Pond Inlet because the mine is using big trucks, and they want to use railways so they have to train Inuit how to operate the equipment
Johnny Kublu QIA representative: with the plan to produce 30 tonnes a year the communities that are effected should recive proper infrastructure and the IIBA should be amended accordingly, and our food supply should be put into consideration.
EDO Merlin; NIRB denied the appication for increase for lacking environmental commitment, but the Minister with QIA approved it for Economic Impact, Whats going on? Co-op had more economic impact than Baffinland did in Igloolik.
MLA Paul Quassa: I have been hearing of much dust coming from the mine and that it is very fine and is effecting the plants, vegetation and lakes with fishes, that will need to be addressed. And the animals have better hearing than people, so the noise from the railroad will have to be put into consideration.
Dominic: if the health of the people were to be effected by the mine, what kind of implamentation are there for this kind of situation? There are health concerns.
Merlin. Baffinland had submitted an approval for the increased production, and NIRB denied it. It went for minister approval, and it was approved. Why did NIRB deny it? Was it because of the impacts, or because they didn’t do the work before submitting it?… En savoir plus
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… En savoir plus
The Arviat team presents the opening game of the Jon Lindell Memorial hockey tournament in Arviat, Nunavut. The first game of the JLM Calm Air Cup is between the Arviat Kings and Eskimo Point B. LIVE on February 1st, 2024.
Natar Ungalaq welcomes us back to the qammaq this week. We hear from the Atii Angutiit singers, Agaaqtoq Eetak and Jacob Okatsiak with Susan Avingaq. The second half of the show features Lucy Tulugarjuk and Carol Kunnuk - the co-directors of the film Tautuktavuk to talk about their film, and invite Igloolikmiut to the screening in town that night. LIVE on January 26th, 2024.
The Arviat team welcomes Peter 2 Aulatjut back to the show. Peter will talk about climate change, what he noticed during his life time, and the time when ever he goes out hunting. He will also talk about coldest day during his childhood. LIVE on January 25th, 2024.
This episode of Welcome to our Qammaq features interviews with Zacharias Kunuk, Susan Avingaq, and Natar Ungalaq, hosted by Marcy Siakuluk. LIVE from Igloolik on January 19th, 2024.
The Arviat team welcomes musicians William Bob Issumatarjuak, Miki Palisalik, and Paul Eetak back to the show for a music episode. They are joined by Jacob Okatsiak towards the end. LIVE on January 18th, 2024.
The Igloolik team welcomes everyone to a new year of live shows! Today's topic will be the Return of the Sun, with happy new year wishes from Nataq Ungalaq, Susan Avingaq, Leonie Qrunnut, Marcy Siakuluk, Zacharias Kunuk, and more. LIVE on January 12, 2024.
The Arviat team welcomes elder Louis Angalik SR, Mayor: Joe Jr Savikataaq and elder Luke Suluk. Louis will be honoured with the Plaque Award for passing on Inuit Culture and Inuit Tradition from 'Inuit Heritage Trust Inc' - 'ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᐱᖁᑎᖏᓐᓂᒃ ᓄᐅᑦᓯᖅᑐᖅᑎᑦ'. Luke Suluk will be live to talk about this, and we'll watch a clip of Louis being presented his award. LIVE on January 11th, 2024.
