Noah Piugattuk was born in 1900 and lived to be 96 years old. He spent most of his life living a traditional Inuit life on the land and over the course of his lifetime saw the decline of traditional practices that had persisted for thousands of years and the creation of a new relationship with the Canadian colonial state.
In this interview, Noah talks about hunting whales.
Noah Piugattuk was born in 1900 and spent most of his life living a traditional Inuit life on the land. In this interview, Noah talks about constructing kayaks.
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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.
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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.
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Elsie Kaodloak to the show to share some stories. Elsie Kaodloak is an Inuvialuk Elder, language speaker, and educator originally from Uluhaktuk NT. LIVE on February 1st 2023, on The Tunnganarniq Show.
Elsie Kaodloak is an Inuvialuk Elder, language speaker, and educator originally from Uluhaktuk NT.
Her parents are Moris and Mabel Nigiyok. She is fluent in Kangiryuarmiutun (the dialect of Innuinaqtun spoken in Ulukhaktok) and can also read and write in Uummarmiutun (the dialect spoken in the delta communities and areas of Inuvik and Aklavik).
