Aarulaaq Quassa: When we have blizzards, the visibility is only few feet at times, so there is going to need plans for weather related emergencies.
MLA Paul Quassa: We have Blizzards in the winter time and if the phase 2 is approved there would have to be plans if there is an emergancy on the railway during a blizzard
Erasmus: I agree with Johnny Kublu IIBA has to be amended, and there should be training facilities provided for higher positions such as conductors mechanics and engineers.
There is going to be a driving school in Pond Inlet because the mine is using big trucks, and they want to use railways so they have to train Inuit how to operate the equipment
Johnny Kublu QIA representative: with the plan to produce 30 tonnes a year the communities that are effected should recive proper infrastructure and the IIBA should be amended accordingly, and our food supply should be put into consideration.
EDO Merlin; NIRB denied the appication for increase for lacking environmental commitment, but the Minister with QIA approved it for Economic Impact, Whats going on? Co-op had more economic impact than Baffinland did in Igloolik.
MLA Paul Quassa: I have been hearing of much dust coming from the mine and that it is very fine and is effecting the plants, vegetation and lakes with fishes, that will need to be addressed. And the animals have better hearing than people, so the noise from the railroad will have to be put into consideration.
Dominic: if the health of the people were to be effected by the mine, what kind of implamentation are there for this kind of situation? There are health concerns.
Merlin. Baffinland had submitted an approval for the increased production, and NIRB denied it. It went for minister approval, and it was approved. Why did NIRB deny it? Was it because of the impacts, or because they didn’t do the work before submitting it?… Uqalimakkanirit
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.’s Phase 2 development proposal for the Mary River mine continues, and IsumaTV/DID records the process of public engagement sessions in communities. Sessions started in January 2019, leading to public hearings scheduled for summer 2019.
Tunnganariq Nunagijavut (Welcome to Where We Live Now) is a weekly, live cultural and current affairs series produced in-house by Uvagut TV with community partners throughout Inuit Nunangat.
Based on oral histories and conversations with elders who grew up on the land, ᐅᐃᒃᓴᕆᖕᒋᑕᕋ Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) follows director Zacharias Kunuk’s cinematic tradition of critically acclaimed Inuktut-language historical drama pieces set in the distant past, like Atanarjuat The Fast Runner (2001) and Angakusjaujuaq: The Shaman’s Apprentic… Uqalimakkanirit
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.
On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat host Connie Uyaupiq Kalluak sits down with Eva Suluk, David Sewoee, Ernie Eetak to talk about traditional drumming, and keeping Inuit traditions alive. David and Ernie are both drum-makers and dancers from Arviat, and recently they took part in a drum dance festival in Gjoa Haven Nunavut.
On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat host Charmaine Komak welcomes Arviat hockey players Mark Kalluak, Quinton Kablutsiak and Thayer Komakjuak.
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.
On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik Tea Time With Elders - Host Dodie Malegana visits with Ulukhaqtuuq Elder Annie Inuktalik who talks about her family genealogy and stories from her home on Victoria Island. This program is in the Kangiryuarmiutun Dialect.
Host Marcy Siakuluk rides with dog team owner Jennelle Nanuraq Utta from town to Igloolik Point and back. Along the way, they talk about dog teaming, the land, and what it takes to run a team.
On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat host Evano Aggark Jr. talks to Leo Ikakhik. Leo is a longtime polar bear patroller from Arviat, Nunavut. He’s a skilled hunter, a proud grandfather, and someone who loves being out on the land. For over 10 years, he’s worked with groups like WWF, the Hamlet of Arviat, and the Government of Nunavut to help keep people safe.… Uqalimakkanirit
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.
On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat A live performance from Billy Kuksuk, a guitarist and musician from Arviat who plays blues, ragtime, and gospel music in both Inuktitut and English. He has released an album and often performs with his wife, Sandra. Recently, he played at the Puvirnituq Snow Festival.
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.
