return of the sun

Program name: Qimaivvik – was an Igloolik cultural show including storytelling, hunting and sewing techniques, legends, language, igloo building, etc.
Producer: Inuit Broadcasting, Igloolik, Nunavut
Host: Verna Kadluk

Program name: Qimaivvik – was an Igloolik cultural show including storytelling, hunting and sewing techniques, legends, language, igloo building, etc.
Producer: Inuit Broadcasting, Igloolik, Nunavut
Host: Julie Ivalu

Return of the Sun Event Day 3

January 15th, 2020

Return of the Sun Event Day 2

January 14th, 2020

First day of the Return of the Sun Festival in Igloolik, presented by lighting of qulliq, an ancient Inuit lamp and drum dancing. Drum Dancers Pakak Innuksuk, Pacome Qulaut and other locals dancers while elders Herve Paniaq, Susan Avingnaq, Madeline Ivalu, Mrs. Qattalik, Lydia Qaunaq, Uirngu Qaunaq, Josephine Kublu, Mr.… Read more

Program: 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.… Read more

Program: 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.… Read more

 Program: Qaggiq (“Gathering Place”) – is a current affairs program (refers to a large igloo built for the gathering of several families).

Producer: Iqaluit Inuit Broadcasting, Nunavut
Host: Leevete Atagoyuk

Segment 1: This is a celebration of the annual “Return of the Sun” in Igloolik. Qulliq’s are lit at the public gathering.

At the old community hall in Igloolik 

Nitjausijaqtut

Return of the sun, on the horizon...