00072RI+##-86-##-Inuk Seal Skin Making
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Producer: Rankin Inlet – Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Charlie Paniguniaq
Camera: Thomas Tittaq, Charlie Paniguniaq
Location: Rankin Inlet
Segment 1: In 1986, Thomas Tittaq interviews Lizzie Ittinuar from Rankin Inlet while she prepares seal skins. Lizzie describes the preparation skills needed for different types of skins and fur in order to make kamiit (seal skin, caribou, polar bear boots).
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.
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