Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat - Hattie Alagalak Gives Advice

Tonight on Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat

Host Charmaine Komak interviews Hattie Alagalak.
Hattie is currently an Instructor for Nunavut Arctic College’s Fur Design and Production Program. She has been teaching traditional sewing for many years.

First Broadcast Tuesday November 26, 2024

Hattie Alagalak is an elder in Arviat Nunavut. She is originally from Coral Harbour but has been living in Arviat since 1977. Hattie has been cooking/baking since she was 14 years old, throughout the years she has been teaching other people how to make traditional and modern food. She also takes the time to teach her grandchildren and her great grandchildren on how to make traditional foods such as caribou stew and bannock. For many years she has been cooking a feast at the Glad tidings Church here in Arviat for the community to come and enjoy some food during Christmas time.