Archive 06183IQ

Host: Rebecca Anaviapik- Soucie Segment 1: Siurjuk Toonoo telling a comical story. Segment 2: John Maniilak telling his experience when he had his first communion at the Catholiq church. Segment 3: Rankin Inlet doing a talent show for the public. Segment 4: Looee Nowdlak ( Arreak) sings on stage.

Daniel Kolola, Joshua Qaumariaq, Gustin Adjun and Calvin Pameolik

This episodes displays the talent of three young musicians. Daniel and Joshua are from Iqaluit and Gustin is from Kugluktuk.

Natsiq Kango and Anguti Johnston

Call in show. In the last show of the season, callers are asked what topics they would like to see featured in next year’s thirteen (13) episodes of Qanuq Isumavit. Natsiq suggests, education, child rearing and Anguti would like to have more live music on the show.

Arts & Crafts

The north is filled with talented artists, some artists are known worldwide. In this episode we will see a variety of art. Johnny Qamaniq will show us how he makes jewellery earrings. Theresa Ukkalianuk will show how she makes a beaded necklace, and then Barbara Akoak will show how she makes earrings out of tulugak (Raven) feet.

Jaajji the Puppet and iutakao Sataa

Theme: Johnny catches his first caribou while hunting with his father, caribou clothing fashion show, Jaajji travels to Coleman Island to show carvings. Sammataq makes caribou stew.

Anguti Johnston and Vinnie Karetak

Feedback from listeners to the Qanuq Isumavit call in show on what topics they would like to see discussed and what improvements can be made in the show. A short film clip about the loss of ther iutitut Language and how to strengthen it.

Johnny Issaluk

Host Henry Naulaq speaks with guest Johnny Issaluk. Johnny Issaluk is a athlete and health activist. In this show he talks about how he started advocating for better healthy living. He started out as an athlete competing in the Arctic Winter Games in the North.

Unaaq (Harpoon)

The Unaaq (Harpoon) has many uses for the Inuit, two main uses are for harpooning a catch such as seals at their breathing holes, walruses, whales and other sea and land animals such as caribou. This ancient weapon was also used to make sure the ice is safe, by harpooning the ice you will step on. For many years Inuit made this tool from animal bones and used dried walrus intestines cut up to make rope. Today, Inuit make their harpoons from what is readily available in modern technology such as steep rods for the fore shaft and their heads, the arrow from brass, steel or aluminum. A hunter from Iqaluit, Jerry Ell will take us through the many steps to make a modern harpoon and he will also show us the way he makes an arrow.

John Amagoalik

Host Henry Naulaq speaks with guest John Amagoalik. John Amagoalik is was an activist and has been in politics for over 3 decades. He helped create the territory that is now called Nunavut. He is know as the father of Nunavut. In this show he talks about his history in politics and the work he did in the creation of Nunavut.

Jerry Ell

Host Henry Naulaq speaks with guest Jerry Ell. Jerry Ell is a carver and his work is well known around the world. On this show he shows us how he carves out his artwork. He sells his carvings on social media and in different locations within his community.