Arnait Ikkagurtigitt Collective

  • 23m 24s

    Attagutaaluk (Starvation)

    uploaded by: Norman Cohn

    Rose Ukkumaluk, an Igloolik elder, relates the tale of Attagutaaluk, a woman who survived a starvation and lived to become an honoured resident of Igloolik.

    Filmmaker: Arnait Ikkagurtigitt Collective

    Filmmaker Contact: Visit our website www.arnaitvideo.ca or www.isuma.ca

    Producer's Name: Arnait Ikkagurtigitt Collective

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    uploaded date: 21-10-2007

  • 10m 21s

    Qulliq (Oil Lamp)

    uploaded by: Norman Cohn

    Women of the Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq.

    The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.

    Filmmaker: Arnait Ikkagurtigitt Collective

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    uploaded date: 21-10-2007

  • 27m 10s

    Piujuk and Angutautuq

    uploaded by: Norman Cohn

    This video is a portrait of two women from Igloolik: Madeline Ivalu (Piujuq) and Susan Avingaq (Angutautuq). Piujuq translates as "pretty face" and Angutautuk as "strong young man". It contains images of both women from the past six years, engaging in community events. They perform many traditional songs.… Read more

    uploaded date: 21-10-2007