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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: Saimata Michael, Rebecca Anaviapik-Soucie

Segment 1: Upatsuraaq meeting in Iqaluit. Chairperson Joe Kunuk explains the purpose of the committee and celebrate the opening of the committee by playing games.

Segment 2: Uvagut Band performs songs at the Upatsiraaq meeting in Iqaluit in 1992.

Segment 3: Qummut Nuvija and Elisa Kilabuk perform throat singing.

Segment 4: Mid-Night Sun Band perform songs at the Upatsiraaq meeting.