I am Samueli Ammaq. I live in Igloolik. Although I was born in Sangunaniq, I just say I’m from Igloolik. I am only recently of Igloolik, but I live here.
A video of a lesson using the ‘Exploring Inuit Culture Curriculum’ of Isuma. Bringing Inuit culture into primary schools for the International Polar Year, the EICC is a multi-media unit for grades 4-6 about Inuit culture, the Arctic and Canada’s newest territory, Nunavut.… Read more
On this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat
Evano Jr. Aggark sits down for a conversation with Daniel Kablutsiak, Director of Public Works for the Hamlet of Arviat. Daniel shares important updates on the community’s plans for the summer and fall seasons, including upcoming projects and ongoing efforts to improve local infrastructure and services.
When Noah was a baby, his mother would pretend to make him walk through a window made out of intestines, so that he will become good walking on thin ice. They also tied a wolf tendon onto his kamiks to make him a good runner.
72 years have passed as deer herder Vukvukai lives in the depths of Chukotka. He is an old man full of energy and wisdom – The Real Man of Tundra whose life cannot be seen apart from the deer. His people take care of a huge herd – over 14,000 deer. Their life is a non-stop struggle for survival and well-being in the harshest weather conditions of Chaun-Chukotka.… Read more
Synopsis: Part 2 of 3-part mini music series. Host Beatrice Deer welcomes various artists from across Canada as they perform their music from their homes to promote hope and unity during the Covid-19 pandemic.