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Clone of Arnait Video Presents: Qulliq (Oil Lamp)
Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
Arnait Video Presents: Qulliq (Oil Lamp), Arnait Video Productions 1983, Performers Susan Avingaq, Madeline Ivalu, Camera Martha Maktar. Inuktut w/Eng s-t.
Women of the Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
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Clone of Arnait Video Presents: Qulliq (Oil Lamp)
Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
My Father's Land (Ataatama Nunanga)
Mixing scenes from past and present, My Father's Land (Ataatama Nunanga) looks at the meanings between Inuit history and modern mining in North Baffin Island; how new media is used to inform and consult Inuit leading up to July 2012 Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) Final Public Hearings on Baffinland's $6 billion Mary River proposal to build the world's largest iron mine on Inuit land between
Angirattut (Coming Home)
Angirattut (Coming Home), Kingulliit Productions 2014, Director Zacharias Kunuk. Inuktitut no sub-titles.
Anaana (French Version)
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2001 DURATION: 52 min. GENRE: documentary FORMAT: video, colour LANGUAGE: Inuktitut, Fr-Eng st DIRECTORS: Mary Kunuk, Marie-Hélène Cousineau PRODUCERS: Mary Kunuk, Marie-Helene Cousineau
Arnait Video Presents: Aqtuqsi (The Nightmare)
Arnait Video Presents: Aqtuqsi (The Nightmare), Arnait Video Productions 1996, Director Mary Kunuk. Inuktut no subtitles.
Artcirq Expedition 2009
The Artcirq Youth Group from Igloolik, Nunavut, take on an extraordinary adventure : over 20 people travel from Igloolik to Pond Inlet and Clyde River by skidoo to perform their unique Inuit circus show.Directed by Derek Aqqiaruq. Produced by Artcirq (2010) www.artcirq.org
Attagutaaluk (Starvation)
Rose Ukkumaluk, an Igloolik elder, relates the tale of Attagutaaluk, a woman who survived a starvation and lived to become an honoured resident of Igloolik.
Arnait Video Presents: Charlie Pisuk
Arnait Video Presents: Charlie Pisuk, Arnait Video Productions. English.Charlie Pisuk is your uncle, your cousin, your brother-in-law. What do you have to say about him? Someone is listening.
Unikkaat Sivunittinnit (Messages From the Past)
In 1991, Igloolik Isuma Productions gathered 13 Igloolik elders for a week of discussion, to choose and then record 24 traditional ajaja songs considered most important to preserve for the future: where did the songs come from, how where they made and how have they been passed down generation to generation?
Kingulliit: The Next Generation (Part 2)
In the 1980’s and 90’s, as aging elders and Third Generation children become modern adults, southern radio and television introduced in 1982 increase the impact of foreign language and culture, and quickly alter the community dynamics of the settlement.
Kingulliit: The Next Generation (Part 3)
Focusing on the emerging youth of today, the ‘fourth’ generation never lived on the land, have little or no traditional knowledge, speak both Inuktitut and English poorly and have few positive models or prospects in either the traditional life of their ancestors or the world of the whites. Youth can be lost, unemployed, angry, with nothing to do.
Millie's Dream: Revitalizing Inuinnaqtun
Millie's Dream shares the vision and passion of Millie Qitupana Kuliktana, an educator and language advocate who has worked tirelessly for many years to maintain the Inuinnaqtun language. _____Qitupat Tautuktuuyaaqtanga: Annaumaniarningata Inuinnaqtun
NALLUQ Part 1
Nalluq Part 1Working with sealskin from Inuit Elders in the community of IgloolikKingullit Productions 2014Producer: Louie Uttak Zacharias KunukCamera : Carol Kunnuk Madeline Ivalu
NALLUQ Part 2
Nalluq Part 2Working with sealskin from Inuit Elders in the community of IgloolikKingullit Productions 2014Producer: Louie Uttak Zacharias KunukCamera : Carol Kunnuk Madeline Ivalu
NALLUQ Part 3
NALLUQ Part 3Working with sealskin from Inuit Elders in the community of IgloolikKingullit Productions 2014Producer: Louie UttakZacharias KunukCamera : Carol KunnukMadeline IvaluSusan AvingaAttuat Akkitiq Sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts
ᓇᓂᓯᓂᖅ - Nanisiniq: A Journey of Discovery
Beginning in 2010 in Arviat Nunavut, the Nanisiniq Arviat History Project is a multi-media history project which brings together Inuit youth and Elders to re-discover Inuit history.
Ningiura (My Grandmother/Ma grand-mère)
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2000 DURATION: 29 min GENRE: Docu-drama FORMAT: Video (colour) LANGUAGE: Inuktitut, Eng/Fr s-t DIRECTORS: Mary Kunuk, Marie-Helene Cousineau PRODUCER: Arnait Video Productions
Northern Haze: Living the Dream
Northern Haze: Living the Dream, Artcirq Productions 2011, Director Derek Aqqiaruq. Inuktut w/English s-t.Rocking the North hard and heavy since 1977, “Northern Haze: Living the Dream” tells the story of the first known Inuit Rock Band to sing in their native tongue.
Pitaqangittuq
In the isolated arctic community of Pitaqangittuq (Nunavut), the climate is warming at an alarming rate, but it’s inhabitants are determined to adapt to their changing world by utilizing their ancestral survival skills and creativity.Production year: 2010Format: HDVDirectors: Guillaume Ittukssarjuat Saladain, Félix Pharand D., Nicolas Tardif
Piujuk and Angutautuq
Piujuk and Angutautuq, Arnait Video Productions 1994, Producers Madeline Ivalu, Susan Avingaq, Mary Kunuk and Marie-helene Cousineau. Inuktut w/English s-t.
Queen Of The Quest
As the first woman to compete in and win the “Nunavut Quest” dog team race, Denise Malliki is a great source of inspiration for many young Inuit women and men as well as a compelling ambassador for our Inuit culture and traditions.Queen Of The Quest (34 mins), Arnait Video Productions, NITV 2010, Director Carol Kunnuk.
Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change
This feature documentary takes viewers “on the land” with elders and hunters to explore the social and ecological impacts of a warming Arctic. Directed by Zacharias Kunuk and reseacher/filmmaker Dr Ian Mauro. LONG SYNOPSIS
Arnait Video Presents: Qulliq (Oil Lamp)
Women of the Arnait Video Collective reenact a traditional women's activity: the use of the qulliq. The qulliq is the seal oil lamp and stove of the old days, the only source of light and warmth. The women tell the story in words and songs as they install the qulliq in their igloo.
Silent film on climate change
Check out this amazing silent film called "Speaking out on climate change". In the tradition of Buster Keaton-style black and white slapstick comedy, this piece by Pangnirtung's Julie Alivaktuk brilliantly pokes fun at the very serious issue of climate change and how it affects Arctic ecosystems and Inuit people.
The Last Shaman, September 27, 2000
The Last Shaman, from September 27th, 2000. Producer's Name: NITV Country: Canada
Traditional Clothing Igloolik Style
Susan Avingaq from Igloolik directed this video about traditional clothing styles from Igloolik.Produced with the support of the Canada Arts Council.
Travelers
Filmmaker: Marie-Hélène Cousineau Filmmaker Contact: Visit our website www.isuma.tv/arnait or www.isuma.ca Producer's Name: Arnait Video Productions Year of Production: 1996 Distributor Information:
Arnait Video Presents: Tusaviit
Women across Nunavut to express their needs and their opinions via a simple and easy to use mobile survey kit and web-based application. Arnait Video Presents: Tusaviit, Arnait Video Productions 2008, Inuktut and English.
ULLUMI - Part 1
Year of Production: 2009 Country: Canada
ULLUMI - Part 2
Year of Production: 2009 Country: Canada
ULLUMI - Part 3
Year of Production: 2009
Country: Canada
Arnait Video Presents: Umiaq
A documentary about a group of elders in Igloolik, who decide to build an umiaq, a boat covered with seal skinsArnait Video Presents: Umiaq, Arnait Video Productions 2007, filmmakers Madeline Ivalu, Carol Kunnuk.In Inuktitut with Eng s-t. info@arnaitvideo.ca.
Unakuluk (Dear Little One)
Rooted in tradition, adoption is a reality that all Inuit families have experienced. In Inuit culture, adopting a child from a relative, friend or acquaintance is a common practice. Marie-Hélène Cousineau, the adoptive mother of Alexandre Apak, lived in Igloolik, a small island southwest of Baffin Island in the Arctic, for many years.
Unikausiq (Stories)
YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1996 DURATION: 6 min GENRE: Computer animation FORMAT: Video (colour) LANGUAGE: Inuktitut Eng/Fr st. CAST/PERFORMERS: Madeline Ivalu DIRECTOR: Mary Kunuk PRODUCER: Arnait Video Collective
Issaittuq (Waterproof)
This second Isuma-Artcirq co-production by Igloolik youth is a story about a young Inuk who lost his love. Using alcohol to put reality and the past behind, the past keeps hunting him. When he loses control and beats up a man on the street he is sentenced to two months in an outpost camp, where a hunter is waiting for him.