inuit broadcasting corporation

 Program name: Inukshuk


Producer: Martin Qilaq (Kreelak) – Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Host: Sam Itkilik, Martin Qilaq



Segment 1: Elders with traditional knowledge are disappearing. The elders talk about weather prediction and how to live on the land. The Inuit Cultural Institute (ICI) is also trying to gather information from elders.

 Program name: Inukshuk


Host: Sam Itkilik


Segment 1: Igloo (igluvigaq) building with Silas Aittauq.

Segment 2: Mamak and Ijimik, two ladies, perform throat singing and tell stories about throat singing.

Segment 3: This is an explanation about storytelling and how important it is that it be passed on to children.

 Program name: Inukshuk


Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Host: Sam Itkilik



Segment 1: Janet Kigusiuq relates a story about a time when she was very frightened during her youth while travelling by dog team.

 Program name: Takuyaksat


Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing and legends.

Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Host: Simian Mikinguaq


Segment 1: In 1991, the people of Baker Lake extend Christmas and New Year's greetings.

Program name: Takuyaksat


Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing and legends.


Host: Simian Mikinguaq
Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Segment 1: In 1990, Matthew Kunangnaq talks about barren ground grizzly bears and his encounters with them.

 Program name: Takuyaksat


Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing and legends.



Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation
Host: Victor Killulark

Segment 1: This video shows a consultation on the Kiggavik uranium mine near Baker Lake. Tungola Sandy is the main speaker.

 Program name: Takuyaksat 


Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing, and legends.


Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Segment 1: Elders from Baker Lake, give their Christmas greetings from the senior’s home.

 Program name: Takuyaksat


Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing and legends.


Producer: Victor (Qillulaaq) Killulark – Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Segment 1: Square dancing in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. A band also performs out doors in the summer.

 Program name: Unnukkut


Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Host: Peter Tapatai

Segment 1: In 1988, Michael Mautaritnaaq discusses the local housing association in Baker Lake.

Segment 2: Elder Taliruq relates her story about the hardships and the good times when she was a young wife. She also discusses the hardship of starvation.

 Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Segment 1: In 1986, Silas Aittauq teaches how to make a dog harness. This is an excellent educational video. He also sings some ajaaja songs while doing his work.

 Producer: William Noah - Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Segment 1: In 1985, Baker Lake celebrates Christmas at the local community hall by dancing and playing games.

 Program name: Takuyaksat was a Baker Lake production involving cultural activities, storytelling, hunting, sewing and legends.


Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation

Segment 1: This video provides information about dog teams and how to raise them.

 Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation


Host: Peter Tapatai

 Segment 1: Video shows a Baker Lake local phone-in show on caribou management.

 Producer: Baker Lake – Inuit Broadcasting Corporation


Host: Peter Tapatai

Segment 1: Researcher, Mike Robbins, conducts a tourism study in the Keewatin (Kivalliq) for the Keewatin Chamber of Commerce to determine future potential for increased tourism opportunities and employment.

Segment 2: Peter Tapatai interview discusses local historical sites.

 Producer: William Noah - Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation


Host: Peter Tapatai

Segment 1: The Inuit Broadcasting crew goes to Churchill, Manitoba, to film beluga whale hunting. They also harvest and dress a beluga whale.

 Producer: Baker Lake - Inuit Broadcasting Corporation


Host: Ruby Arna’naaq