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
Marcy Siakuluk sits down with elder Yvonne Kadlutsiak to discuss the Kingulliit team preparations for the Siqinnaarut events. We'll show a recap of the weekends events, and finish off with Zacharias Kunuk talking about the private screening of Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) in Igloolik.
Host Evano Jr. Aggarak sits down with Arviat Elder Peter 2 Aulatjut who shares his insights about the community, reflecting on its growth in the 1950s and 1960s. He will discuss what Arviat was like during those early years, including his experiences with Charlie Akat and the changes that shaped the town's development.
In this episode of Welcome to Our Qammaq, our first live show of 2025, host Marcy Siakuluk welcomes elder Yvonne Kadlutsiak to discuss the lighting of the qullik to mark the start of the year. We’ll also feature a short clip from Igloolik during the lightest part of the day, just before the sun returns.
On this episode of Welcome To Our Qammaq Yvonne & Marcy speak to Hukki Dance Group members Natasha Qamaniq, Marian Angutiqjuaq, Karmin Ikummaq and Lindsey Qaunaq.
Host Barb Memogana speaks with Ulukhaktok Elder Elsie Kaodloak about life growing up on the land, sharing food with neighbours and feasting during the dark season. Elsie also speaks about how to deal with grief and loss.
Pakkak Qamanirq, talks about fishing practices throughout the seasons, with Nataq Ungalaq conducting the interview and handling the camera work, and Mark Jr. Malliki doing the editing.
Also host Marcy introduces new host On this epidode of Welcome To Our Qammaq:
Marcy Siakuluk interviews Zacharias Kunuk and Nataq Ungalaaq about the new film Wrong Husband. Tune in to catch an interview and excerpts from the making of the film.
On this episode of Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun: Inuvik
Barb Memogana visits with Jean Ekpakohak at the Inuvik Hospital to talk about growing up in Ulukhaktok, sharing crafting tips and language skills as Jean was the local language instructor at Helen Kalvak School.
