Paliak is from originally from Rankin Inlet, he plays as a drummer with Katuutiit band, he also plays in events like Square dances and other occasions.
Sandy Okatsiak, Eva Okatsiak, and Mallory Okatsiak have been singing for about 10 years to the community and the public. They have sung for their family, the community, and on on air for the radio. They sing gospel songs, inuit songs and others. They live in Arviat, Nunavut.
Ernie Eetak is a well known inuk drum dancer and has been performing as a drum dancer since 1992. He is from Arviat and has been living in Arviat Nunavut since birth. In his childhood, he would go with his grandmother and mother to a gathering place of igloos for drum dancing and singing pihiqs (Inuit songs).… Read more
Cecile Kinniksie is a inuk singer with a group of ladies whenever there is a drum dance. Cecile was also a part of ‘Arviat Qaggitiit’ group here in Arviat. She has participated at different events and has performed for the famous Governor General: David Johnston. Cecile also does drawings, water painting, beading, and she sews wall-hangings.
David started playing guitar when he was 8 year old in Naujaat and has been playing ever since. He has written at least 26 songs and makes copies on CD. David has a band with his brothers in Repulse Bay which started around 2007 or 2008 and has travelled to: Coral Harbor, Folks on the rocks, Rankin Inlet, Iqaluit, Puvirnituq and Igloolik and Arviat where he currently lives.
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.
Based on oral histories and conversations with elders who grew up on the land, ᐅᐃᒃᓴᕆᖕᒋᑕᕋ Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) follows director Zacharias Kunuk’s cinematic tradition of critically acclaimed Inuktut-language historical drama pieces set in the distant past, like Atanarjuat The Fast Runner (2001) and Angakusjaujuaq: The Shaman’s Apprentic… Read more
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk speaks with NDP MP Lori Idlout about recent political issues she's dealing with, her background as a lawyer, and more. LIVE on May 16th, 2022.
Host Margaret Noksana sits down with Jason Nasogaluak in Inuvik. Jason talks about growing up in Sachs Harbour and tells some amazing stories about hunting. LIVE May 11th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Jason Nasogaluak was born in Inuvik NWT and was raised in Sachs Harbour located on Banks Island, and later moved to Tuktoyaktuk. Growing up he hunted with his dad Henry, and uncles David and Joe Nasogaluak. He grew up listening to all kinds of stories from his grand dad Joe, and the elders before him.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk speaks with Beatrice Deer about her new music, and motherhood. Beatrice then plays a song live, and premieres her new music video, directed by Lucy. LIVE on May 6th, 2022.
Host Charmaine Komak speaks with elders Mary Anowtalik and Mark Eetak. They tell stories and sing ajaajaa songs with traditional drumming. LIVE on May 5th, 2022.
Host Margaret Noksana sits down with her sister Shania Noksana, and past guest Arsaniq Deer, while Arsaniq gives Shania a traditional Inuit tattoo. LIVE on May 4th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk speaks with the recent winner of the Pangagujjijit dog team race, Jonah Qaunaq, and his wife Stephanie Qaunaq. LIVE on May 3rd, 2022.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk interviews George Qavviu Ningark about his drum-making and other artistic practices, which he began after 30 years of teaching Inuktitut. LIVE on April 29th, 2022.
Host Margaret Noksana speaks with Brian Kowichuck and Sheree McLeod about their art practices, while they tell stories, and Brian guides them all on creating a landscape painting. LIVE April 27th, 2022 on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk introduces Inuit TV president Alethea Aggiuq, and Co-CEO Tom Mcleod as they talk about the launch of Inuit TV this coming May. LIVE on April 26th, 2022.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk speaks with former premier of Nunavut, Paul Aarulaaq Quassa about several topics concerning his work and past, including mining and Baffinland. LIVE on April 22nd, 2022.
