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?… Read more
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 Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes Angugasak Angutimarik to talk about Bowhead Whale Fat and why it is used for the Qulliq (stone lamp). The first of two Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut episodes featuring Lucy's family in Igloolik. LIVE on August 19th, 2022.
A special broadcast featuring many of the cast members of Tautuktavut and Artcirq performers in Igloolik. Hosted by Lucy Tulugarjuk. LIVE on August 18th, 2022.
Host Marcy Siakuluk welcomes back Susan Avingaq to the qammaq. Susan shows Marcy how to clean the skin of a caribou. LIVE from Igloolik on August 17th, 2022.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes two bowhead whale hunters, David Qaunaq and Ishmael Irqittuq, to the qammaq for this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut. The hunters returned to Igloolik on August 8th 2022 with a bowhead whale for the whole town to butcher and share. Lucy and her guests share some whale meat at the end of the episode. LIVE on August 12th, 2022.
Host Sylvia Aggark welcomes Peter 2 Aulatjut to the show. Peter is an elder living in Arviat, Nunavut, and does some storytelling on this episode. LIVE on August 11th, 2022.
Marcy Siakuluk and Lucy Tulugarjuk hos this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq, welcoming back Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq to speak about traditional jewelry and jewelry boxes. Due to internet connection issues, the introduction to this episode has been cut, as well as a few short moments later in the episode. LIVE from Igloolik on August 11th, 2022.
Host Marcy Siakuluk and Susan Avingaq welcome back Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq back to the qammaq for an episode about caribou skin clothing. LIVE from Igloolik, August 11th, 2022.
Returning host Marcy Siakuluk welcomes back Susan Avingaq and elder Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq. They speak about seal skinning, the different parts of the seal and how to skin each one. There are a few cuts to this episode due to some short technical difficulties. LIVE from Igloolik on August 10th, 2022.
Host Margaret Noksana welcomes Joel and Martina Amos to the show this week. Joel and Martina have great skills in cooking and completing the culinary arts program at the Yukon University, have taken their education and passion for cooking to Inuvik and created their own small business in catering. They have created their own menu incorporating as much traditional foods as they can.… Read more
Host Sylvia Aggark welcomes Susan Karetak back to her home for another special cooking episode! Susan prepares a variety of large dishes that would be great to bring to parties! LIVE on August 4th, 2022.
