Jobie Weetaaluktuk

Jobie reads the local news. A segment about educating people about AIDS. George Iqaluk the chair person for Health Department Committee, discusses the need to have someone who can talk about this serious issue in Inuktitut. Martha Greg from Pauqtuutiit discusses how they are trying to educate people about AIDS. Jobie interviews Mary Simon, President of ICC (Inuit Circumpolar Council) about current issues. She also discusses the upcoming meeting in Greenland. Jobie interviews Paul Quasa from TFN about the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. He reminds Inuit to really think about which areas of land are worth claiming for future generations in the negotiations. A segment about John Ayaruaq Library in Rankin Inlet. John Ayaruaq was the first person to write a book in Inuktitut. Mike Kusugak, library committee member is interviewed.

Saimata Michael

Jose Kusugak discusses the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement negotiations and the impact of Inuit forming a government. Louis Taparjuk discusses trying to keep Inuit more informed about the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement negotiations before the critical vote. A segment about search and rescue training in Iqaluit. Sarah Arnatsiaq interviews Iqaluit residents on their opinions about the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement negotiations.

Blandina Makkik

The signing of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement in Igloolik on April 30, 1990 Over four hundred people attended. Paul Quasa, Tom Siddon and Dennis Patterson give opening statements. They also gather in a qaggiq (communal igloo) to celibrate and drum dance. Blandina interviews Paul Quasaq, Jack Anawa and John Amagoalik about the signing of Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and what the next steps will be.

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.

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.