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Program name: 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 year old age group. Kippingujautiit was produced and packaged in Iqaluit with segments provided by our other production centres. 1985 – 2009 approx.

Producer: Inuit Broadcasting, Iqaluit, Nunavut
Host: Rebecca Anaviapik- Soucie

Segment 1: Charlie Panigoniak performs in Iqaluit.

Segment 2: Jukeepa Aulaqiaq of Qikiqtarjuaq, chairman of the Minnguq sewing group discusses the making and retailing of Inuit traditional clothing

Segment 3: Leah Newkingnak remembers a comical incident when she tried to remove warts from her husband’s neck and other humourous incidents.

Segment 4: Siberian Yupik performs drum dancing during the 5th General Assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference in Sisimiut.

Segment 5: George Qaqqaq performs during Toonik Tyme in Iqaluit. Qaapik Pudlat from Cape Dorset performs on the accordion.

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.