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.

Paul Quassa

Paul interviews Inuit Tapiriissat Kanatami chairperson John Amagoalik about the Progressive Conservative Party and recently elected PCP MP Thomas Suluk and Pope John Pai II’s trip to Canada. Johnny Lyall explains the situation about a herd of muskox that were stranded on an island in Cambridge Bay.

Paul Quassa

Thomas Suluk and John Amagoalik express their opinions about David Crombie’s speech about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms during the pre-negotiations for Nunavut. A segment about 10,000 caribou that died trying to cross a river in Kuujjuaq. A couple of hundred Inuit from three communities went to Kuujjuaq to help clean up the river. A segment on Pope John Paul II, the first Pope to visit Canada. Noah Piugattuk is interviewed about Igloolik weather. Louis Taparjuk discusses negotiation issues for the creation of Nunavut. A Cambridge Bay meeting about translating, interpreting and creating Inuktitut names for different medical and health issues.

Leah Inuutiq

Elisapee Davidee interviews Pauloosie Kilabuk, the Wildlife Management Officer in Iqaluit about his role. Mark Gordon updates the negotiations with the Federal Government on the James Bay Agreement. Arvik Society has opened a women’s shelter in Iqaluit. Susana Monteith discusses the shelter and the fundraiser to help maintain operations. John Amagoalik provides updates and opinions on the Nunavut Land Claims negotiations.

Paul Quassa

RCMP in Rankin Inlet discuss the requirements, qualifications and recruitment process to become a member of the RCMP. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. host a meeting about oil and gas and the possible dangers to the environment. Jobie Ullayuk talks about gas shortages and other related topics. David Akeeagok is a hunter and he doesn’t like the dependence on gas. Paul Quassa interviews John Amagoalik and Peter Ittinuar about the Bible, Islam and other religions.

Rosie Simonfalvy

Call in show topic: Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. election. A questions and answer session with guesst John Amagoalik, Paul Kaludjuk and Goo Arlooktoo.

Abraham Tagalik

Call in show: preparation for voting in the May 4th 1992 elections with guests: James Eetoolook, president TFN, James Arvaluk MLA, Aivlik, John Amagoalik from TFN and Dennis Patterson, MLA for Iqaluit and NWT Minister.

Saali Piita

Blandina Makki interviews the RCMP about an explosion at a construction site in Iqaluit in 1990, followed by witnesses Celistine Iqidjuk and his wife on their reaction to the event. Paul Quassa interviews Jack Anawak and John Amagoalik, on their positions on Indigenous rights in pre-negotiations for Nunavut. A segment on the Kids on The Beach Daycare in Iqaluit. Aaju Peter, Dorothy Kunuk, are interviewed about their relocation from Greenland to Nunavut and discuss the differences between two northern countries

Saali Piita, Ida Awa

John Amagoalik explains his position on Quebec’s desire to leave Canada to form their own country. Ida interviews parents and employees on the effects of the possible closure of the local daycare. Meetings in White Horse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit about the possible Nunavut border with Manitoba and the NWT. Ida interviews the mayor of Iqaluit about the Iqaluit pipelines. IBC program producers receive awards in Iqaluit.

Saali Piita

Saali interviews John Amagoalik and Jack Anawak about Aboriginal rights during Nunavut negotiations. They both discuss the Meech Lake Accord and Elijah Harper’s stand to deny its discussion in the Manitoba Legislature.