Lois is from Arviat, she is a throat-singer, jaw harp player, teacher of Inuit culture, and a storyteller. She received the diamond jubilee medal for her work with Inuit elders and youth.
Paliak is from originally from Rankin Inlet, he plays as a drummer with Katuutiit band, he also plays in events like Square dances and other occasions.
Sandy Okatsiak, Eva Okatsiak, and Mallory Okatsiak have been singing for about 10 years to the community and the public. They have sung for their family, the community, and on on air for the radio. They sing gospel songs, inuit songs and others. They live in Arviat, Nunavut.
Ernie Eetak is a well known inuk drum dancer and has been performing as a drum dancer since 1992. He is from Arviat and has been living in Arviat Nunavut since birth. In his childhood, he would go with his grandmother and mother to a gathering place of igloos for drum dancing and singing pihiqs (Inuit songs).… Read more
Cecile Kinniksie is a inuk singer with a group of ladies whenever there is a drum dance. Cecile was also a part of ‘Arviat Qaggitiit’ group here in Arviat. She has participated at different events and has performed for the famous Governor General: David Johnston. Cecile also does drawings, water painting, beading, and she sews wall-hangings.
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… Read more
Agaaqtoq Eetak is a well-known multitalented artist - at an early age he started performing on stage by his father and his guitar. He performed at many concerts and festivals across Nunavut and Nunavik. He is also a well-known for his well made jewellery.
Host Carol Kunnuk welcomes Peter Awa to the show to talk about being aware of the ice conditions and the weather when going out hunting. Carol also presents a short video of a polar bear being butchered, as well as a musical performance. LIVE from Igloolik, December 8th, 2023.
Host Evano Jr. Aggark goes live from the radio station, to give some updates to the community about the recent and blizzards in Arviat. With Mayor Joe Jr. Savikataaq and Laura Tassiuk. LIVE on November 30th, 2023.
The Arviat team welcomes Ethan Tassiuk to the show today, and host Evano Jr. Aggark talks about some recent updates following the major blizzard in Arviat. Ethan will be talking about the medal he received from Governor General Mary Simon for his work with the Arviat Film Society, and his trip to Italy. LIVE on November 23, 2023.
This week’s episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq features Susan Avingaq and Leonie Qrunnut talking about how to recycle seal skin kamiks. They also share a clip of hunters landing their boats after a beluga hunt, and some ice jigging. LIVE from Igloolik, November 17th, 2023.
This week, the Arviat team brings us a craft episode, with an hour of sewing. Nuatie Aggark will be sewing, and present a short clip from a previous show featuring a handmade beaded amauti. LIVE on November 16th, 2023.
