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.

Arctic business delivers healthy country food to Internet customers

Kivalliq Arctic Foods purchases fish, caribou and muskox from hunters and fishers across Nunavut. The 15 employees carefully process and package the popular country food in its federally approved facility in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. General Manager Todd Johnson describes how people order the nutritious country food through Facebook. Their priority market are consumers in Nunavut in both large and small communities. QINIQ broadband serves all 25 Nunavut communities equally -- supporting both business and consumers no matter where they live. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. Thanks to all the friendly staff at Kivalliq Arctic Foods (http://ndcorp.nu.ca/we-invest/subsidiaries/kivalliq-arctic-foods/) for your help with the video, including Joseph Amarok, Johnny Ittusardjuat, Todd Johnson, Bernard Krakow, Lee Nauya, Travis Niviatsiak, Billy Nowdlak, and Wayne Tattuinee. Videographer Ivan Hughes, Compass Digital Media (http://www.compassdigital.ca). Producer Lorraine Thomas, Imaituk Inc. (http://www.imaituk.ca).

Livete Ataguyuk

Interview with Josie Kusugak, outgoing president of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. about article 4 and budget responsibilities for Nunavut. NTI is trying to grow and attra t business from outside Nunavut also including a budget available for new business development. Segment 2: Incorporation agreement between the Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Premier Paul Okalik discusses the details of the agreement. Segment 2: Julie Ivalu interviews Zacharias Kunnuk about his award winning feature film, Atanajuat: The Fast Runner and why he was inspired to commit the legend for film. He describes the challenges in developing the film and his enjoyment of the results

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.

Inuit Tapiriissat (ITK) meeting in Arviat

Inuit Tapiriissat (ITK) meeting in Arviat with President Okalik Eegeesiak. Leo Subgut interviews her about the details of the meeting. He asks about the duplication of services with in Inuit organizations and about firearm legislation in Nunavut. Also discussed is the expectation that the Federal Government open more services that are directed to Inuit and not just to the First Nations. Dominic Qasadluaq expresses his opinions on the wildlife act and article 5 in particular on the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Perrie Kolit, from Rankin Inlet, expresses his opinion about firearm legislation in Nunavut. Jose Kusugak, newly elected president of Inuit Tapiriisat of Canada (ITK) encourages everyone to learn more about the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement at a meeting in Arviat. Leo Subgut interviews Jose about firearm legislation in Nunavut.

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.

Nunavut Trust Meeting

Nunavut Trust meeting updating the by-laws name change from Nunavut Trust to Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated.

Jobie Weetaaluktuk

Rebecca reads the local news. She reports on a meeting that TFN held with the Nunatsiaq Government, Makivik Corporation, Nunasi Corporation and the Nunavut Planning Commission about negotiating Nunavut land and off-shore rights with the Federal Government. Donut Milortuk discusses the issue of Inuit rights regarding the oil, gas and mining exploration during negotiations for Nunavut. Titus Allooloo explains the issue of oil and gas activity and payment royalties during negotiations for Nunavut. Inuit Circumpolar Council President Mary Simon talks about their up-coming meeting in Sisimiut (Greenland). The Russian’s will attend the meeting for the first time. Jobie asks Iqaluit residents their opinions about opening a beer, wine and liquor store. Opening of Arctic College in Iqaluit (Nunatta tunganaqsaving). Anne Mikidjuk Hansen and Leah Nutaraq light a qulliq. Jobie interviews Ainiak Korgak about Baffin House in Montreal.

Building 4G in the Arctic

Brian Berry is a Satellite Communications Specialist with SSi Canada and has certainly seen his share of travel to Nunavut, having visited every community many times over the past several years to perform maintenance and system upgrades to the QINIQ network. Brian is proud to be part of the team that delivers affordable high-speed Internet to these remote Arctic communities. In February, 2017, Brian was in Clyde River, about 3000 kilometres north of his home in Ottawa, installing new equipment to support QINIQ’s latest upgrade to 4G-LTE and GSM technology, which means new wireless voice and data services just like in southern Canada. Video sponsored by SSi Canada (https://www.ssicanada.com) operators of the QINIQ (https://www.qiniq.com) broadband network in Nunavut. Thanks to Mike Jaypoody and Robert Kautuk of Ilisaqsivik Society of Clyde River, Nunavut for your enthusiastic participation in making this video. Videographer Ivan Hughes, Compass Digital Media (http://www.compassdigital.ca). Producer Lorraine Thomas, Imaituk Inc. (http://www.imaituk.ca).