Guluk Cockney Sr. is originally from Tuktoyaktuk, NT. He is a long-time official and coach for the Northern Games and Arctic sports in the Beaufort Delta region and beyond. His goal is to ensure that the games are delivered and passed down authentically and with the proper teachings so the next generations may carry them forward.… Uqalimakkanirit
Natalie Baker got interested in makeup when she was 13 years old. She taught herself by watching step-by-step tutorials on YouTube.
When she was 17 years old she was asked to work for Younique, but turned them down because she wasn't ready for the next step in her life. But once she turned 19 years old and was asked again, she was ready. Now she works for Younique.
Christopher Jr Mikeeuneak lives in Arviat, Nunavut. He makes hip-hop music with his closest friends Phillip Okatsiak and Ted Thompson. He and Phillip made their first song in 2020, and they enjoyed it so much they kept making songs.
Anne Thrasher was born in Letty Harbour, located on the Hudson's Bay Coast between Paulatuk and Cape Perry. In those early years she travelled frequently with her parents on the land and to different communities learning and collecting the stories she would later share with others in her community and beyond.… Uqalimakkanirit
Jacob Okatsiak is a hip-hop artist from Arviat, Nunavut. As a kid, he performed at his local church and learned to play drums, piano, and guitar. Inspired by other Indigenous rappers, Jacob began to rap and record his own music, building a northern fan base.
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… Uqalimakkanirit
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes Angugasak Angutimarik to talk about Bowhead Whale Fat and why it is used for the Qulliq (stone lamp). The first of two Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut episodes featuring Lucy's family in Igloolik. LIVE on August 19th, 2022.
A special broadcast featuring many of the cast members of Tautuktavut and Artcirq performers in Igloolik. Hosted by Lucy Tulugarjuk. LIVE on August 18th, 2022.
Host Marcy Siakuluk welcomes back Susan Avingaq to the qammaq. Susan shows Marcy how to clean the skin of a caribou. LIVE from Igloolik on August 17th, 2022.
Host Lucy Tulugarjuk welcomes two bowhead whale hunters, David Qaunaq and Ishmael Irqittuq, to the qammaq for this episode of Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut. The hunters returned to Igloolik on August 8th 2022 with a bowhead whale for the whole town to butcher and share. Lucy and her guests share some whale meat at the end of the episode. LIVE on August 12th, 2022.
Host Sylvia Aggark welcomes Peter 2 Aulatjut to the show. Peter is an elder living in Arviat, Nunavut, and does some storytelling on this episode. LIVE on August 11th, 2022.
Marcy Siakuluk and Lucy Tulugarjuk hos this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq, welcoming back Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq to speak about traditional jewelry and jewelry boxes. Due to internet connection issues, the introduction to this episode has been cut, as well as a few short moments later in the episode. LIVE from Igloolik on August 11th, 2022.
Host Marcy Siakuluk and Susan Avingaq welcome back Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq back to the qammaq for an episode about caribou skin clothing. LIVE from Igloolik, August 11th, 2022.
Returning host Marcy Siakuluk welcomes back Susan Avingaq and elder Deborah/Dephora Qaunaq. They speak about seal skinning, the different parts of the seal and how to skin each one. There are a few cuts to this episode due to some short technical difficulties. LIVE from Igloolik on August 10th, 2022.
Host Margaret Noksana welcomes Joel and Martina Amos to the show this week. Joel and Martina have great skills in cooking and completing the culinary arts program at the Yukon University, have taken their education and passion for cooking to Inuvik and created their own small business in catering. They have created their own menu incorporating as much traditional foods as they can.… Uqalimakkanirit
Host Sylvia Aggark welcomes Susan Karetak back to her home for another special cooking episode! Susan prepares a variety of large dishes that would be great to bring to parties! LIVE on August 4th, 2022.
