00081IQ+Qaggiq
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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: (Part 1) Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. had their annual general meeting in Sanikiluak, Nunavut. The organization goes through the resolutions that will be discussed at the general meeting. This meeting was ten years after the signing of the Land Claims Agreement. President Cathy Towtongie gives the annual report.
James Eetoolook, Vice president, also gives his report. He talks about the mining exploration presently happening in the Territory of Nunavut. Second Vice President Raymond Ningeocheak reports on polar bear and fishing management and quotas. Secretary Treasurer Paul Kaludjak reports on the financial status.
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.
