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On this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq Carol Kunnuk and Yvonne Kadlutsiak discuss the Fishing Derby 2025.

First Broadcast Friday June 6th, 2025

Congratulations to Rick Oyukuluk Sr. from Arctic Bay! Rick is this week’s Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post on May 30 documenting aajuraq - an area of open water formed by ice opening up due to wind or currents, often in spring.

Congratulations to Daniel Jaaka from Ivujivik - the Week #11 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging ivujuq - the process of ice piling up and forming ridges along the floe edge.

Johnny Arnaituk’s Ice Post near Kangiqsujuaq has been chosen as a featured video! It is an excellent example of community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!
Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch - you could win a new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more!

Learn more - https://siku.org/icewatch

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English narration with Inuktut subtitles
 

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

 Congratulations to Bernard Andersen from Makkovik - the Week #10 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkanik - open areas in spring.

Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Brian Kasudluak from Inukjuak - the Week #9 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkaniq - open areas in spring.

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik Tea Time With Elders - Elders from Ulukhaktok and Cambridge Bay gather to share and remember old songs that they learned while growing up out on the land. This episode is in the Kangiryuarmiutun dialect.

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Johnny Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Week #8 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post!

 Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!

Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch Challenge and support ice safety and knowledge-sharing in your community - you could win Northern gift cards, a new snowmobile and more! Learn more - /siku.org/icewatch
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English narration with Inuktut subtitles

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik
Tea Time With Elders - Aklavik Elder Nellie Arey joins host Dodie Malegana to discuss her family genealogy and her on the land skills. This episode is in the Uummarmiutun dialect

First Broadcast Wednesday May 7th, 2025

 Congratulations to Samantha Pilgrim from Postville - the Week #7 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post!

On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq hosts Marcy and Yvonne will discuss dog team Nunavut Quest arriving to their destination in Igloolik from Pond Inlet. In the second half of the show we will show Young Square dancers from Arctic Bay and Igloolik Square dancing for the Nunavut Quest.

First Broadcast Friday May 2nd, 2025

 Congratulations to James Keevik from Tuktoyaktuk - the Week #6 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting open water near their community.

 ᓯᓚᑐᕐᕙᓗᒃ (Silaturvaluk) - Sounds Like Wisdom

Embark on a journey with ᓯᓚᑐᕐᕙᓗᒃ (Silaturvaluk) - Sounds Like Wisdom, as we explore the intricate world of science, culture, and hands-on learning.

Lucy Tulugarjuk hosts Nakasuk Alariaq for Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut LIVE on March 22nd, 2022.

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Youth from Kangirsujuaq, Quebec learn traditional land survival skills from local instructors such as trapping, creating/finding shelter in a storm.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2011

A group of young urban Inuit tell us which schools they have attended and which they are attending now.

Following on from IASCs 2020 Statement on Tackling Racism and Systemic Bias, acknowledging that Arctic science still suffers from systemic bias that marginalizes and excludes people who are Black, Indigenous, or from other under-represented minorities in the Arctic region and around the world, this panel session aims to discuss these issues facing our community, and also some practical solution… Uqalimakkanirit

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Evano Jr. Aggark hosts, as the Isuma team presents the premiere of the new film "Tautuktavuk", directed by Lucy Tulugarjuk and Carol Kunnuk. There will be a short video introduction by Lucy, and some musical performances before the film.

LIVE on July 11th, 2024.

 On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq

Carol Kunnuk presents a segment shot a few weeks ago.

Aivilingmiut tells the story of the connections between the people of Salliq (Coral Harbour) and the walrus, showcasing the perspectives of community members and harvesters. The film was produced by Oceans North in partnership with the Aiviit Hunters and Trappers Organization. 

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Evano Jr. Aggark hosts, as the Isuma team presents the premiere of the new film "Tautuktavuk", directed by Lucy Tulugarjuk and Carol Kunnuk. There will be a short video introduction by Lucy, and some musical performances before the film.

LIVE on July 11th, 2024.

Happy Nunavut Day! - Live From Arviat

The Uvagut team live from Arviat wishes you a happy Nunavut Day. Connie Kalluak hosts and presents some games put on by the hamlet to celebrate.

LIVE on July 9th, 2024.

Tonight Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, host Connie Kalluak speaks to Mark Nanauk of Arviat.

Today on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut - Arviat:

Inuit Games, traditional clothing contest at the Arviat Arena, celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Featuring throat singers Karen Panigoniak, Maria Illungiayok, and many other appearances from Arviatmiut.

LIVE on June 21st, 2024.

Host Margaret Noksana Elias welcomes returning guests Gerry Kisoun and Guluk (Steve) Cockney Sr. back to the show to talk about the history of the Northern Games and traditional games, and their plans for this coming year. LIVE on March 1st 2023, on the Tunnganarniq Show.

Johnny Arnaituk’s Ice Post near Kangiqsujuaq has been chosen as a featured video! It is an excellent example of community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!
Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch - you could win a new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more!

Learn more - https://siku.org/icewatch

Language
English narration with Inuktut subtitles
 

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

 Congratulations to Bernard Andersen from Makkovik - the Week #10 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkanik - open areas in spring.

Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Brian Kasudluak from Inukjuak - the Week #9 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post tagging aukkaniq - open areas in spring.

 Watch as we showcase our most recent SIKU Goose Watch community winners! These SIKU goose posts contribute to knowledge sharing between northern communities about the timing of the spring goose migration!

Get involved in the 2025 Goose Watch Challenge and support knowledge-sharing communities - you could win Northern gift cards and more! Learn more - siku.org/goosewatch

Congratulations to Johnny Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Week #8 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post!

 Watch as we showcase a selection of Ice Watch posts that demonstrate community knowledge-sharing using SIKU!

Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch Challenge and support ice safety and knowledge-sharing in your community - you could win Northern gift cards, a new snowmobile and more! Learn more - /siku.org/icewatch
Language
English narration with Inuktut subtitles

 Congratulations to Samantha Pilgrim from Postville - the Week #7 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post!

 Congratulations to James Keevik from Tuktoyaktuk - the Week #6 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting open water near their community.

Congratulations to David Iqqaqsaq from Qikiqtarjuaq - the Week #5 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting rough ice near their community.

Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win a brand new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: siku.org/icewatch

Congratulations to Samuel Mcleod from Aklavik - the Week #4 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting young ice near their community.

Get involved in the 2025 Ice Watch! Support ice safety and share knowledge in your community by sharing Ice Posts with SIKU - you could win a brand new snowmobile, Northern gift cards and more! For details visit: https://siku.org/icewatch

Goose Watch 2025 has begun!
Indigenous communities across the North are working together to help track this year’s goose migration using SIKU - you could win a $1000 gift card, sponsored by Northern! Learn more at https://siku.org/goosewatch

Stay safe and good hunting!

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English narration with English captions

Congratulations to Elena Angnatuk from Quaqtaq - the Week #3 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting how to use an unaaq (harpoon) near their community.

 Congratulations to Willia Amaamatuak from Salluit - the Week #2 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting sinaaq near their community.

Congratulations to Johnassie Ippak from Sanikiluaq - the Week #1 Ice Watch Winner for their SIKU Ice Post documenting inniruvik near their community.

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik
Tea Time With Elders - Ulukhaqtuuq Elder Helen Kitekudlak shares stories that were passed down to her with host Dodie Malegana. This episode is in the Kangiryuarmiutun dialect.

First Broadcast Wednesday May 21st, 2025 

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik Tea Time With Elders - Elders from Ulukhaktok and Cambridge Bay gather to share and remember old songs that they learned while growing up out on the land. This episode is in the Kangiryuarmiutun dialect.

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik Tea Time With Elders - Host Dodie Malegana visits with Mary & Johnny Allen from Inuvik. Mary and Johnny share their stories growing up and living off the land in the Mackenzie Delta. This episode is in the Uummarmiutun dialect.

First Broadcast Wednesday April 23rd, 2025

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik host Dodie Malegana visits with Akłarvik Elder Renie Arey, discussing her family genealogy, surviving residential school while keeping her language and her time working as a translator keeping the language alive. This episode is in the Uummarmiutun dialect.

First Broadacst Wednesday April 9, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik (Tea Time With Elders) Host Dodie Malegana and her guest Judy Selamio discuss her family genealogy and life growing up in Aklavik including her work as a radio host. This program is in the Uummarmiutun dialect.

First Broadcast Wednesday April 2nd, 2025

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat Tea Time With Elders - Host Charmaine Komak sits down for a talk with Thomas Koomak, a linguist proficient in his mother tongue in which he learned from his family/ancestors. He is a former radio host, he will speak about these experiences and also his family background of Katsuak clan.

First Broadcast Tuesday March 25, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Tea Time With Elders host Dodie Malegana talks with Elder Albert Elias about his family genealogy and the state of language revitalization in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik, Annie & Adam Emahoak talk about their life in and around Tuktuuyaqtuuq with host Albert Elias.

First Broadcast on February 5th, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun, Elder David Nasogaluak spends time with host Albert Elias discussing his life growing up in and around Tuktuuyaqtuuq on the Beaufort Sea. This episode is in the Sallirmiutun dialect of Inuvialuktun.

First Broadcast Wednesday, January 22, 2025

On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun: Inuvik

Barb Memogana visits with Jean Ekpakohak at the Inuvik Hospital to talk about growing up in Ulukhaktok, sharing crafting tips and language skills as Jean was the local language instructor at Helen Kalvak School.

First Broadcast November 27, 2024

 ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᕐᑭᕐᓈᙵᔪᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑐᕐᑲᕐᒥᓂ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᕐᑲᑎᒋ NUNAVUT BLACK HISTORY SOCIETY

 ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᕐᑭᕐᓈᙵᔪᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᑐᕐᑲᕐᒥᓂ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᕐᑲᑎᒋ Nunavut Black History Society

Aluki Kotierk & Louis Tapardjuk discuss the importance of Inuktut as a human right.

ᐊᓗᑭ ᑰᑦᑎᖅ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᓗᐃ ᑕᐹᕐᔪᒃ ᐅᖃᐅᓯᖃᕐᑑᒃ ᐱᓪᒪᕆᐅᓂᖓᓂᒃ ᐃᓄᒃᑐᑦ ᐃᓄᑐᐃᓐᓇᐃᑦ ᐱᔪᓐᓴᐅᑎᓕᕆᓂᒃᑯᑦ.

Everything is alive and everything is related: this is the Mapuche way of understanding life. A philosophy that is threatened by the activities of the forestry industry in the region, mobilizing Mapuche communities to defend their land and territory.

Zacharias Kunuk with Lloyd Lipsett, Formal Intervention, NIRB Technical Hearing, July 23, 2012, Igloolik, Part 1/2 3:13 English Version. Zacharias Kunuk, speaking Inuktitut, describes his childhood growing up in the heart of the Baffinland mining region, going to school in English, eventually becoming a filmmaker.… Uqalimakkanirit

Zacharias Kunuk with Lloyd Lipsett, Formal Intervention, NIRB Technical Hearing, July 23, 2012, Igloolik, Part 2/2 1:18 English Version. Zacharias Kunuk concludes his and Lloyd Lipsett's presentation calling for up to date media technology and an Interactive Multimedia Human Rights Impact Assessment.

Our full digital issue on the right to free, prior, and informed consent is coming soon. Stay tuned!

www.northernpublicaffairs.ca

Thumbnail image courtesy of Brendan Forward.

This 72 min documentary captures the heart felt struggle of a community to protect the Red Hill Valley (one of Canada’s largest urban parks) from a four-lane expressway. The story follows the unique cooperation of First Nations and various Hamilton citizens in setting up a camp in the Red Hill Valley and holding off construction crews.… Uqalimakkanirit

This video was filmed, produced and edited by Dylan Clark from the Climate Change Adaptation Research Group at McGill University: http://www.jamesford.ca/archives/4335

The Food is Belonging Event was hosted by TakingITGlobal and Arctic College as part of Global Dignity 2015 Celebrations.

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Host Evano Jr. Aggark interviews elders who attended an Elders' Conference in Arviat. Lucassie Ikkidluak and his wife, Beatrice Ikkidluak, speak about their careers in counselling and the support they have provided to community members in need of someone to talk to.… Uqalimakkanirit

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat

Tea Time With Elders - Host Connie Uyaupiq Kalluak sits down with Gordon Sr Okoktok as shares wisdom and advice on the importance of living a balanced life.

First Broadcast February 27, 2025

On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Nuatie Aggark will host a special cooking show with guests Betty, Kudlu and Leona Curley.

First Broadcast Thursday February 20, 2025

Host Barb Memogana and guest Elsie Kaodloak are back in the ICS studio in the Western Arctic to discuss dealing with grief and loss.

First Broadcast on January 15th, 2025.

Host Barb Memogana speaks with Ulukhaktok Elder Elsie Kaodloak about life growing up on the land, sharing food with neighbours and feasting during the dark season. Elsie also speaks about how to deal with grief and loss.

First Broadcast Wednesday December 11, 2024

On this epidode of Welcome To Our Qammaq:

Pakkak Qamanirq, talks about fishing practices throughout the seasons, with Nataq Ungalaq conducting the interview and handling the camera work, and Mark Jr. Malliki doing the editing.

Also host Marcy introduces new host On this epidode of Welcome To Our Qammaq:

Aivilingmiut tells the story of the connections between the people of Salliq (Coral Harbour) and the walrus, showcasing the perspectives of community members and harvesters. The film was produced by Oceans North in partnership with the Aiviit Hunters and Trappers Organization. 

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Evano Jr. Aggark hosts, as the Isuma team presents the premiere of the new film "Tautuktavuk", directed by Lucy Tulugarjuk and Carol Kunnuk. There will be a short video introduction by Lucy, and some musical performances before the film.

LIVE on July 11th, 2024.

Happy Nunavut Day! - Live From Arviat

The Uvagut team live from Arviat wishes you a happy Nunavut Day. Connie Kalluak hosts and presents some games put on by the hamlet to celebrate.

LIVE on July 9th, 2024.

Tonight Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, host Connie Kalluak speaks to Mark Nanauk of Arviat.

 This week on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Connie Kalluak speaks with Johnny Mamgark.

Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun

Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik

Erica Donovan is the creator and mastermind behind She Was A Free Spirit. She originates from the shores of the Arctic ocean Tuktoyaktuk, NT. She is a huge advocate of Indigenous Fashion & the healing impact that comes from creating.

LIVE on May 15th, 2024.

 ᑐᙵᓱᒋᑦ ᖃᕐᒪᑦᑎᓐᓄᑦ - Welcome To Our Qammaq

This week on Welcome To Our Qammaq, Benjamin Kunuk hosts the show and introduces a segment of the crew taking a trip to the floe edge and catching a seal.

Camera: Zacharias Kunuk, Chris Awa
Edited: Chris Awa
Producer: Nataq Ungalaq

LIVE on May 10th, 2024.

On this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq, Marcy Siakuluk welcomes Natalino Piugattuk to talk about the Inuit way of observing the weather. Then there's a pre-recorded segment of kids playing games on the ice in Igloolik.

LIVE on May 3rd, 2024.

 Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita shares teachings about how we receive a name and the connection to language, song and personal colors in Dakota culture.

Video recorded by Sasha Evetalegak & Leroy Immingak. Edited by Trisha Ogina. During Nunavut Film Industry Training through the Kitikmeot Inuit Association in Cambridge Bay in May 2019. We interviewed Trisha Ogina & Karen Kamoayok who are both young mothers who strive to keep language & culture alive in today's generations to be able to pass on what they know.… Uqalimakkanirit

Camera, interview and footage facilitated by Glen Kugelstadt
Edit by: Dan Dietzel 

Camera, interview and footage facilitated by Glen Kugelstadt
Edit by: Dan Dietzel

Camera, interview and footage facilitated by Glen Kugelstadt
Edit by: Dan Dietzel

 Kitikmeot Regional stakeholder meeting,

Cambridge Bay,Nunavut.

Kugluktuk's Presentation

March 10 to 13,2014.

Video & Edits

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Created by Ancilla Irkok of Arviat as part of the Department of Education's video contest on language preservation.  Ancilla was awarded a Blackberry Playbook for her efforts on this video.

This video was made by Kalene Gibbons.  She entered it in the Dept. of Education's video contest dealing with Inuktitut preservation and won a Blackberry Playbook for her efforts.

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation

part 4 of 4 parts

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation

part 3 of 4 parts

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation

part 2 of 4 parts

Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Kitikmeot Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

Taloyoak's Presentation.

part 1 of 4 parts

 Video & Edit

Joseph Quqqiaq Jr

Regional Stakeholder Meeting

Cambridge Bay,Nu.

On this episode of On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat Connie Uyaupiq Kalluak sits down for a talk with Arviat Elder Billy Ukutak, a dedicated school counselor at Qitiqliq Middle School. Billy will give words of comforting advice for the Arviat community.

First Broadcast, Tuesday April 1, 2025

Tonight on Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik

This week on Welcome To Our Qammaq: Carol Kunnuk presents a segment shot last year, when the department of Culture and Heritage hosted a drum dance and ajaajaa event.

First broadcast on August 16th, 2024.

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, Evano Jr. Aggark hosts, as the Isuma team presents the premiere of the new film "Tautuktavuk", directed by Lucy Tulugarjuk and Carol Kunnuk. There will be a short video introduction by Lucy, and some musical performances before the film.

LIVE on July 11th, 2024.

Today on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut - Arviat:

Inuit Games, traditional clothing contest at the Arviat Arena, celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Featuring throat singers Karen Panigoniak, Maria Illungiayok, and many other appearances from Arviatmiut.

LIVE on June 21st, 2024.

Lucy Tulugarjuk introduces a short highlight reel of some of the wonderful programming that's been shown on Uvagut TV since it launched just 21 months ago. Set to the song "Umiaq" by Northern Haze.

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 2 of 2 of a series Interviews and storytelling with the elders of Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2012

 Language: Inuktitut

Synopsis: Part 1 of 2 of a series Interviews and storytelling with the elders of Kuujjuaraapik, Quebec.

Copyright: © T.N.I. 2012

Following on from IASCs 2020 Statement on Tackling Racism and Systemic Bias, acknowledging that Arctic science still suffers from systemic bias that marginalizes and excludes people who are Black, Indigenous, or from other under-represented minorities in the Arctic region and around the world, this panel session aims to discuss these issues facing our community, and also some practical solution… Uqalimakkanirit

The Nunatsiavut Government and Memorial University of Newfoundland have partnered to deliver a culturally-infused, community-based Bachelor of Education program in Goose Bay, Labrador. This Inuit-specific program is part of Nunatsiavut’s efforts to establish a strong foundation for Inuit-controlled schools in their region.… Uqalimakkanirit