Lazarus Qattalik is a young Inuk artist from Igloolik, Nunavut. He grew up drumming for the local church close to his house and became a drummer for the band "Kikkukiaq" which he was very involved in. Now with his own band, he released his first album "Iqippagit" (hugs) in 2017.
Bart Hanna Kappianaq is a renowned sculptor based in Igloolik, NU. Hanna Kappianaq was taught the basics of carving by his father when he was young and later pursued formal artistic training at Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON. He works with soapstone, serpentinite, alabaster, ivory and bone to create carvings that stay true to the nature of the material.… Read more
Born in Frobisher Bay, NWT (now Iqaluit). The youngest of Susan (Seamstress, Actor, Production Designer, Screen writer, Author) and Jacob (Carver) Avingaq. She was raised in Igloolik but because her dad worked at the school she would be out on the land late spring and summer when school was out.
Gabriel Koperqualuk is an Urban Inuk raised in Montreal. His mother is from Puvirnituq. He grew up speaking both English and French and is now slowly learning Inuktitut. He studied in Graphic Design and Commercial Photography, and recently did a year at Concordia in the Intermedia program.
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.
Host Nuatie Aggark welcomes Margaret Hannak back to the show, as well as Cecilia Karlak and Peter & Mary Mikiyungiak for some singing. LIVE on March 9th 2023.
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk to the show, all the way from Edmonton via video call. Kyle shares his story of becoming an artist with us, as well as his current position as grant programs officer at the Inuit Art Foundation. He also takes us through a current grant program available to Inuit artists across Canada through the IAF.… Read more
Host Marcy Siakuluk talks with Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq about making traditional women's kamik, as part of the costumes for Zacharias Kunuk's upcoming feature film "The Wrong Husband". LIVE from Igloolik on March 8th, 2023.
Born and raised in Edmonton, AB, Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk is a mixed Inuvialuk freelance writer and self-taught visual artist. Inspired by the bold colours and style of the printmakers of Ulukhaktok (Holman), Aleekuk adds his own contemporary twist by incorporating elements of classic Americana and Japanese tattoo art in crisp watercolours and digital media.
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.