weather

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.

Amitturmiut Originals 4789, Walrus Hunt 1991.

Program: Amittuqmiut (People from the Amittuqmiut Area): Amittuqmiut has a reputation for fine cinematography and excellent traditional programs. An information program, including topics such as hunting and hunting methods, sewing techniques, legends, stories and historical features. Paul Apak, one of the producers has been a member of two international expeditions as an IBC cameraman.… Uqalimakkanirit

Amitturmiut Originals 4742, Noah Piugattuk words of wisdom 1989.    

Program: Qaujisaut (To See, To Find Out): This program was mainly directed toward Inuit youth, facing hard choices - caught between two cultures. It is entertaining, fast and fun. Up and coming young musical talent was promoted on Qaujisaut. Qaujisaut taught young people important life skills as well as touching on timely health issues and covering stories important to youth.… Uqalimakkanirit

 Program name: Takuyaksat 
Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing and legends.


Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation 

Host: Victor Killulark

Segment 1: In 1990, Barnabus Pirjuaq, talks about reading the weather according to traditional knowledge.

Program name: Inuusivut
Producer: Rankin Inlet - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Emily Karetak
Segment 1: This is a documentary about the mining days in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut and where they dumped garbage near the shoreline.
Segment 2: Elder Prime Okalik from Whale Cove, Nunavut talks about hunting and weather.… Uqalimakkanirit

Program name: Takujuminaqtut / Takuyuminaqtut
Producer: Rankin Inlet - Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Charlie Panigoniak
Segment 1: Students go ice fishing with their teacher.
Segment 2: Students in Rankin Inlet show what they can do. Some of them play musical instruments, others sing songs, read in Inuktitut or dance.… Uqalimakkanirit

Program name: Qaujisaut… Uqalimakkanirit

IBC: Nunattinni (In My Home), Inuit Broadcasting Corporation 1989, Iqaluit, Host: Jobie Weetaluktuk. Inuktitut no subtitles.

Segment 1: Joanasie Aningmiuq, in Iqaluit, talks about changes in the weather and the dangers of traveling on ice before spring and fall while the ice is breaking and freezing.

Producer: Arviat - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Location: Arviat, Nunavut

Segment 1: Thomas Siutala talks about the weather, hunting, fishing, wildlife and other interesting topics concerning life in general. He also talks about the history of Arviat. He tells a very interesting story about a polar bear killing a walrus.

Program name: Qaujisaut… Uqalimakkanirit

Program name: Qaujisaut… Uqalimakkanirit