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About
Program name: Igliniit
Producer: Iqaluit – Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Host: Leetia Ineak
Segment 1: In 1990, the Hunter and Trappers Association in Iqaluit has a meeting about the polar bear quota. An individual is also interviewed about the quota.
Segment 2: Women in Iqaluit (including a doctor from the hospital) gathered together to watch the Pauktuutit Inuit Women’s Association video on Inuit midwifery. They discuss concerns regarding birthing. Rebecca Veevee is interviewed about midwives and doctors in Iqaluit.
Segment 3: At the Iqaluit museum, Lorne Valcent (sp?) from Vancouver talks about carvers’ art pieces on display. He talks about other carvings from the past using photographs.
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.