Saraha Arnatiaq and Abraham Tagalik

IBC and TVNC are coming to year end would like to hear from you of what topics are of interest to Inuit. Viewers are encouraged to call in with their comments about show improvements for next year.

Lazarus Arreak, guest speakers: Guilie Sanguja

Call in show, Topic: hunting, public community freezers and independent TV Conference in Iqaluit with the question of examining how Inuit can operate our own iutitut television channel.

Anguti Johnston and Vinnie Karetak

Feedback from listeners to the Qanuq Isumavit call in show on what topics they would like to see discussed and what improvements can be made in the show. A short film clip about the loss of ther iutitut Language and how to strengthen it.

Loretta Kanatsiak

Eva Aariak discusses the Inuktitut language and the new laws created to protect and help preserve the language and to have more Inuktitut in the work place. Goo Arlooktoo discusses hunting polar bears, the permit and quota system and hunting rifle care. Ed Picco discusses the negative health impacts of smoking.

Maggie Akittiq and Natsiq Kango

Call in show topic: Sandra Inutiq, Nunavut Language Commissioner discusses her role and responsibilities in regards to the Inuktitut language. Simon Awa, Minister of Language and Culture reviews the legislation created to help retain and revitalize Inuktitut in Nunavut. Elijah Erkloo, chair of Taigusiliutiq also discusses the importance of language issues.

Maggie Akittiq and Okalik Eegeesiak

Call in show topic: the pros and cons of media in Nunavut. Okalik Eegeesiak, chair-person of IBC’s board of directors discusses language legislation, the challenges of funding for non-profit’s like IBC and a new building for IBC.