Pivalliajut - Arviat Search and Rescue: Updates for the Community

Hosts Margaret Elias and Jason Lau from ICS take us on a tour of the 2023 Inuvik Christmas Craft Fair. The fair brings together craftspeople and artists from all across the region. We watch short interviews with a number of artists talking about their work, and many holiday greetings. Includes some short clips from the Christmas concert at the Igloo Church in Inuvik as well.… Uqalimakkanirit

Host Aiden Kunnizzi walks us through the events of one of the days of Inuvialuit Piuyausiat, a youth program put on by The Northern Games in Tuktoyaktuk. Gerry Kisoun and several others make guest appearances. LIVE on July 21st, 2023.

Host Lucy Tulugarjuk is joined by Her Excellency, Governor General Mary Simon, on June 26th, for a short interview. The day marked the two-year anniversary of the Governor General's time in office.

 Host Aiden Kunnizzi walks us through the Inuvialuit Day festivities in Inuvik, celebrating the 39th anniversary of the signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. We learn about the history of the the agreement (the first comprehensive land claim agreement signed north of the 60th parallel), get to hear some music from local artists, and some Inuvilauit drum dancers.… Uqalimakkanirit

Host Nuatie Aggark welcomes Hilary Manik, Lena Napayok, and Bernadette Illungiayok to the show to speak about their work with the Arviat Early Years Program. The program helps young mothers with children from ages 0-1, with providing information and education, as well as supplies. LIVE on March 30th, 2023.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark speaks with members Kukik Baker, Joe Karetak, and Jimmy Muckpah of Aqqiumavvik, the Arviat Wellness Society about the different programs they have in place for youth in Arviat. The focus is on the Young Hunters Program, a community-based project designed to develop sustainable harvesting practices in youth between the ages of 8 - 18 years old.… Uqalimakkanirit

Host Lucy Tulugarjuk speaks with Genova Tungilik about fair payment for Inuit artists and craftspeople working today. Genova is working on some of her custom Ulu racks as she speaks. First broadcast on March 3 2023.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark speaks with Daniel Alareak, David Karlak, and Miki Paliksalik, some members of Arviat's Search and Rescue team to get some safety updates for the community. At the end of the show, Evano speaks with some NTI members. LIVE on February 21st, 2023.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark speaks with Sam Muckpah and Jimmy Muckpah Napayok to get an update from the Arviat Hunters and Trappers organization about the latest news about funding for country food, hunting supplies and polar bear tags. LIVE on February 16th, 2023.

Host Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes Akutaq and Igimaq Williamson Bathory to the show to talk about their recent success at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games. LIVE on February 10th 2023.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark speaks with a few members of the Arviat volunteer fire department: Stanley Komakjuak, Brian Aggark, Charlie Kigusiutrak. The firefighters talk about how the volunteer department works, give some updates on fire safety to the community, and do a demonstration on how they prepare to fight a fire. LIVE on February 2nd, 2023.

Arviat hosts Nuatie and Evano Aggark speak with Laureen Caskey and Vanessa Kalluak, organizers of Arviat's brand new anti-bullying program. The program will help participants develop communication and social skills, and features games, activities and motivational speakers.… Uqalimakkanirit

Host Evano Jr. Aggark welcomes the mayor of Arviat, Joe Jr. Savikataaq to the show in Arviat's municipal building. The mayor discusses some upcoming news for the hamlet, and how things have changed since he was elected in 2020. LIVE on January 19th, 2023.

Host Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes Member of Parliament Lori Idlout back to the show to speak about the Minister of Affairs' response to Baffinland's Phase 2 proposal. Lucy also introduces an interview with Naman Inuaraq about his feelings on the response as well. LIVE on December 2nd, 2022.

Host Evano Jr. Aggark welcomes Ludavic Onerk, David Karlak, and Daniel Alareak to the program to talk about their experience with the Arviat Search And Rescue team. LIVE on September 15th, 2022.

 Pope Francis' appearance at the Nakasuk Elemtary School Square in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Annabella Piugattuk is live at the scene doing interviews, and Lucy Tulugarjuk continues her commentary remotely from Montreal. LIVE on July 29th, 2022.