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Program name: Qimaivvik – was an Igloolik cultural show including storytelling, hunting and sewing techniques, legends, language, igloo building, etc.
Producer: Inuit Broadcasting, Iqaluit, Nunavut
Host: Saimataq Michael

Segment 1: Margarette Kipsigak and Lena Suqslak forage for edible crustaceans and seaweeds.

Segment 2: Simeonie Aqpik describes the importance of the Inuit language. Mariano Aupilaarjuk talks about the importance of family wellbeing. Manomie Davidee explains how to hunt ring or bearded seal during winter time.

Segment 3: Rebecca Gordon talks about Qaanaaq, the Greenland people and their lifestyle.

Segment 4: Barnabas Piryuak, David Tiktaalak and Lucy Kowak of Baker Lake return to their childhood campsite ‘Piqqiq’ with an archeologist and Parks Canada crew.
Barnabas Piryuak, David Tiktaalak and Lucy Kowak reminiscence about their childhood.

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.