Guluk Cockney Sr. is originally from Tuktoyaktuk, NT. He is a long-time official and coach for the Northern Games and Arctic sports in the Beaufort Delta region and beyond. His goal is to ensure that the games are delivered and passed down authentically and with the proper teachings so the next generations may carry them forward.… Read more
Natalie Baker got interested in makeup when she was 13 years old. She taught herself by watching step-by-step tutorials on YouTube.
When she was 17 years old she was asked to work for Younique, but turned them down because she wasn't ready for the next step in her life. But once she turned 19 years old and was asked again, she was ready. Now she works for Younique.
Christopher Jr Mikeeuneak lives in Arviat, Nunavut. He makes hip-hop music with his closest friends Phillip Okatsiak and Ted Thompson. He and Phillip made their first song in 2020, and they enjoyed it so much they kept making songs.
Anne Thrasher was born in Letty Harbour, located on the Hudson's Bay Coast between Paulatuk and Cape Perry. In those early years she travelled frequently with her parents on the land and to different communities learning and collecting the stories she would later share with others in her community and beyond.… Read more
Jacob Okatsiak is a hip-hop artist from Arviat, Nunavut. As a kid, he performed at his local church and learned to play drums, piano, and guitar. Inspired by other Indigenous rappers, Jacob began to rap and record his own music, building a northern fan base.
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… Read more
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.
