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
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk to the show, all the way from Edmonton via video call. Kyle shares his story of becoming an artist with us, as well as his current position as grant programs officer at the Inuit Art Foundation. He also takes us through a current grant program available to Inuit artists across Canada through the IAF.… Read more
Host Marcy Siakuluk talks with Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq about making traditional women's kamik, as part of the costumes for Zacharias Kunuk's upcoming feature film "The Wrong Husband". LIVE from Igloolik on March 8th, 2023.
Born and raised in Edmonton, AB, Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk is a mixed Inuvialuk freelance writer and self-taught visual artist. Inspired by the bold colours and style of the printmakers of Ulukhaktok (Holman), Aleekuk adds his own contemporary twist by incorporating elements of classic Americana and Japanese tattoo art in crisp watercolours and digital media.
Host Margaret Noksana Elias welcomes returning guests Gerry Kisoun and Guluk (Steve) Cockney Sr. back to the show to talk about the history of the Northern Games and traditional games, and their plans for this coming year. LIVE on March 1st 2023, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Gerry is from Inuvik NT, he is an Inuvialuk storyteller, tour guide, informer RCMP special constable. Gerry is the chair of the Northern Game Society board of directors. Steve is a veteran athlete, coach and officiate of the games.
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Bill and Lorna Storr from Aklavik for some storytelling and learning about their personal histories. LIVE on February 22nd 2023, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Bill Storr was born and raised in Aklavik NT. Bill’s parents are Jean Jacobson and David “Buck” Storr.
Living in Aklavik, Bill has had many leading roles in the community. Some are years spent as the mayor, on boards and councils, and some as a contractor.
Host Nuatie and Evano Jr. Aggark welcome Jacob Okatsiak and Agaaqtoq Abraham Eetak back to the show. The two of them talk about their recent travels with a new men's program, to talk about their music and creativity in other communities. Jacob performs a few songs for us at the end of the show. LIVE on February 9th, 2023.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes Thor Simonsen, producer and owner of Hitmakerz music, to talk about the re-release of Kelly Fraser's Sedna as well as other exciting news from Hitmakerz. Then Lucy presents a short pre-recorded interview with a few young athletes at this year's Arctic Winter Games, Jonah Kunilusie and Isaiah Angutimarik. LIVE on February 3rd, 2023.
