Northern Haze

In 1985 the Igloolik rock band Northern Haze released their first record. The have performed in festivals across the North and the 1986 Expo in Vancouver. We talk to the band members about their 30+ year musical career.

How Inuit traditions and satellite Internet help create jobs in Nunavut

Kiluk Ltd in Arviat, Nunavut produces fine fur and leather clothing making extensive use of traditional materials, including northern leather and sealskin furs. Talented Inuit seamstresses design and sew jackets, mitts, vests, wall hangings, purses and accessories. General Manager Sherlyn Kadjuk describes how a lot of their product is sold through the Ivalu.ca website to people across Nunavut and Canada. Access to QINIQ broadband services is essential to their business success. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. Thanks to Regalee Curley, Bernadette Illungiayok, Sherlyn Kadjuk, and Linda Nutarasungnik of Kiluk Ltd. (http://www.ivalu.ca/pages/Kiluk.html) for sharing your valuable time and beautiful creations in making this video. Videographer Ivan Hughes, Compass Digital Media (http://www.compassdigital.ca). Producer Lorraine Thomas, Imaituk Inc. (http://www.imaituk.ca). Special thanks to Dylan Clark, who donated aerial footage of Arviat.

Grand Opening

Host: Anne Hanson- Mikijuk Segment 1: This was a pilot project to start Inuit Broadcasting corproration. Doug Ward, Director of CBC Northern Service talks about Inuit starting their own Broadcast. The Inuit Broadcasting

Anguti Johnston and Vinnie Karetak Guest Speakers: Jeannie Arreak, Lissa Ninguq and Leena Evic from Pirruvik.

Topic: Educational system in northern schools. Learning life skills and traditional learning. The Jerry Cans perform.

TVNC Iqaluit takes us to the House of Commons for the signing and voting on the Nunavut Act.

TVNC Iqaluit takes us to the House of Commons for the signing and voting on the Nunavut Act. The Honourable Tom Sidon of Indian and Northern Affairs congratulates Inuit for the creation of Nunavut and the describes the benefits to title for land and resources for ownership. Jack Anawak MP for Nunavut discusses about Bill 133 and advocates for Nunavut, our history and how we now we have a voice and an opportunity.

Rebecca Anaviapik-Soucie

Rebecca Anaviapik-Soucie interviews Gordan Rennie about his former job as a manager at the Hudson’s Bay Company and the Northern Store in Iqaluit. Rebecca Anaviapik-Soucie interviews David Aulaqiaq about the new phone company (North WestTel). Montage of Sisimiut (Greenland) and Aviaja Lumholdt perform on a stage.

Leah Inutiq

Prime Minister Brian Mulroney visits Kuujjuaq and indicates that Indigenous people will be given priority on employment opportunities. Mark Gordon discusses lack of job opportunities for Inuit in Northern Quebec as well as the high grocery prices. Pauloosie Kilabuk explains what hunters should know about caribou arthritis. Peter Tapatai interviews Baker Lake fire chief Joseph Scott about a recent fire. Jamboree Festival in Ulukhaktok, Inuvialuit in 1985. The celebrations include a music festival, an outdoor tea making competition, a community feast and an Inuit traditional clothing competition.

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

Blandina Makkik

Blandina Makkik reads the local news. Nunavut Tungavik (NTI) meeting in Cambridge Bay. Paul Quasa and Tom Malloy explain details about the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Northern Addiction Services has opened a healing centre in Yellowknife. Suicide prevention meeting in Iqaluit with Qikiqtaaluk region participation. Jack Anawak, Meeka Arnakak and others speak at the meeting.