Annie Lola
GN health Minister of Health, Ed Picco discusses funding for eye exams and provides an update on health services. GN Minister of Education, Peter Kilabuk discusses updated education policies. The GN is excited that they will be offering more programs in communities. Jake Kadluk interviews people about the Bowhead whale caught in Igloolik. Sanirajak Co-op organizes a memorial walk for the victims of September 11 and Remembrance Day. Director Zacharias Kunuk’s feature length film, Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner wins the Camera D’or Award at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie is screened for the community. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. meeting in Pangnirtung about media. NTI Finance Office gives budget update.
Saimataq Michael
John Inupaalik discusses a recent meeting with the department of education and names recent election results for Community Education Committee members. Iqaluit students attend a job fair. Francis Piugaattuq explains how they maintain records of hunters on where, what and how animals are harvested. Kailapi Sangujaq explains some of the issues on the agenda for the Qikiqtaalummi Inuit Katuujjiqatigiit meeting. Inuit fur fashion show in 1985 in Iqaluit highlighting Arviat creations.
Broadband provides vital tool for Inuit leader to support local community
Arviat community leader Eric Anoee describes the importance of having access to modern communication tools to meet Nunavut’s many challenges. He is driven by a sense of responsibility to use these tools to support his community and make things better. He believes better broadband services are extremely important particularly for youth to be able to get involved, to learn, and to meet the complex challenges they face in today’s society. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. A big thank-you to Eric Anoee for your terrific assistance shooting videos in Arviat and for your continued efforts to improve communications for cultural knowledge and learning in Nunavut. Eric is currently on the board of the Nunavut Broadband Development Corporation (http://www.nunavut-broadband.ca) and is also Deputy Mayor of the Hamlet of Arviat (http://www.arviat.ca). He is a former board member of Inuit Broadcasting Corporation (http://www.inuitbroadcasting.ca), and a founding member of the Arviat Film Society (https://www.facebook.com/ArviatFilmSociety/). In his day job, Eric is a Media Specialist with the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Education. 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.
Nunavut adults get high school diploma using innovative online program
Joe Aulajut never had the chance to complete his Grade 12 when he was young, as he had to stay home and help take care of older family members. When Nunavut Arctic College launched the Pathway to Adult Secondary School (PASS) Program that provides another route to obtain a Grade 12 diploma through distance learning, Joe signed up. He describes how he uses QINIQ to connect to his instructor, the learning content, and how he works with Maria Illungiayok (his local facilitator in Arviat), to succeed. Grade 12 graduates in Nunavut have terrific employment and training opportunities. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. Thanks to Maria Illungiayok, Joe Aulajut and Eric Anoee of Arviat, Nunavut for your enthusiastic participation in making this video. For more information on the PASS program: visit Nunavut Arctic College (http://www.arcticcollege.ca/education-programs). 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.
Archive 06284IQ
Host: James Kavana Segment 1: George Porter talks about education to Inuit children. He thinks Inuit teacher should be fluent in Inuktitut and not mix the language with English when teaching. Segment 2: Gjoa Haven celebrates the opening of the new school by dancing and drumming.
Simon Awa
Host Henry Naulaq speaks with guest Simon Awa. Simon Awa talks about the education he had while a young boy and the transition from nomadic life to what it is today. He also talks about how he got into politics and the work he did and still do for the GN. He first started out working for a regional organization that was then called Baffin Regional Corporation, which is now known as Qikitani Inuit Association. he talks about how the Government started out it’s administration.
Anguti Johnston and Vinnie Karetak Guest Speaker: Pujuk Kusugak
Topic: the educational system in Nunavut and what changes have been made after Nunavut; what are the barriers Inuit students face to attend university or college for Inuit having to leave Nunavut for secondary education. Song by Joshua Qaumariaq.
Loretta Kanatsiak
interviews with Emily Aniliq who would like to be an executive when she graduates; Michael Mautaritnaaq, who would like to earn his bachelor degree and work for Nunavut Power Corp, and encourages young people to go to university and Shelia Angutitaluk who enjoys education and would like to be an assistant manager in her community and also encourages students to ask questions. Interview with Goo Arlooktoo about the hockey tournament. Interview with Jonah Kelly who discusses the Inuit culture group’s activities, and describes games from Russia. Chair Simon Awa shares about voting rights and rules. They are currently looking for board members, plans for the meeting they will conduct and update the policies and laws.
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.
Rosie Simonfavy
Call in show topic: questions and answer with Nunavut leaders about their education and experiences as leaders as they prepare for the new Nunavut Territory. Guests Andrew Tagak of Nunatisaq News, director of translation and language, Geela Giroux, Human Resources for the NWT Government, Rebecca Williams, Department of Justice and Archie Angnakak who works for the government in preparation of the creation of Nunavut discuss the issues and take calls from viewers.