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About
Program: Kippinguijautiit (Things to Pass Time By): This show entertains the audience with funny and interesting stories on traditional and contemporary Inuit way of life. Kippingujautiit features northern musical talent and coverage of games and special events. Kippinguijautiit was the most popular Inuktitut language program from the audience survey conducted in 1992. Kippinguijautiit is a half-hour program for the 16 to 60 years old age group. Kippingujautiit was produced and packaged in Iqaluit with segments provided by our other production centres. 1985 – 2009 approx.
Producer: Igloolik Inuit Broadcasting, Nunavut
Host: Pacome Qulaut
Interviewer: Julie Ijiraq
Segment 1: Louis Uqsukittuq of Repulse Bay, sing ajaaja songs.
Segment 2: Louis Uqsukittuq talks about different topics from his first encounter with supply ships, a Catholic minister and his first experience with Christmas and new-year celebrations. Also discussed is new-born bearing, child care and post pregnancy care, strange encounters with other worldly non-human beings and how to treat people respectfully and equally regardless of their disability.
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.
