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 This short video was the first stage of a year-long project investigating traditional shelters of the high Arctic. Although modern materials were employed, traditional methods were used such as tying the structure together and using rocks for foundation and to weight down the waterproof covering. Health Canada's Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program funded the project, led by Dr.… Uqalimakkanirit

Learn how to make your own pizza pockets with fresh caribou meat in this delicious video from the Arviat Wellness Media Team!

Arviat Youth Art and Film members share perspectives on the importance of sexual health.

Master of Public Health student Gregory Corosky discusses his initial findings from his research on "Investigating Experiences of Sexual Health Among Inuit Youth: A Public Health Study of an At-Risk Population in Canada."

About the Research:

The cast and crew of Arviat TV are taking their cameras to the streets this summer to find out what their community knows about sexual health.

In this clip, Ethan Tassiuk begins breaking down the stigma associated with discussing sexual health issues by interviewing his mom, Laura.

My name is Sue Ball and I live in Arviat with my husband, Donald, and our two dogs. I recently retired from the curriculum branch of the Department of Education in Arviat.

Meet our Healthy Bodies Storybook friends! Crunchy Carrot, King Caribou, Stretchy Cheese and the wonderful Water Woman! Listen along to the tunes of Leo Mukjunik, with throat singing by Kim Arualak, edited and mixed by Ed VandenDool!

Learn how these special characters are coming to life at http://arviat.tv/healthy-bodies

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a nurse in Nunavut? This video from Nunatta Campus at Nunavut Arctic College takes a look at Nunavut's nursing program from the perspective of students, staff and graduates of the program. For more information on the program visit www.arcticcollege.ca

A look at the construction of community grow houses to support local food production in Arviat, Nunavut during summer 2013. Produced by Curtis Konek and Patrick Pingushat from the Arviat Youth Media Research Team with funding from Health Canada.