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About
Program: Qaggiq (“Gathering Place”) – is a current affairs program (refers to a large igloo built for the gathering of several families).
Producer: Iqaluit Inuit Broadcasting, Nunavut
Host: Paul Quassa
Segment 1: At the Iqaluit court house, new Canadians are sworn in.
Interviewer: Ike Ungalaaq
Segment 2: Igloolik residents celebrate Inuktitut Language week. This is done through the local radio and gatherings at the community hall.
Segment 3: The language committee of Members of the Nunavut Legislature travel to listen to people’s concern on Inuktitut language.
Segment 4: Peter Irniq, Nunavut Commissioner gives out awards to people who are recognize for their service and bravery to communities.
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.
