This map shows a sample of our many incredible Inuit artists, with ways to find out more about them online.
You may search by an artist’s name, location or medium if you are familiar with them already, or zoom into a region and discover the artists listed in that area!
Tunnganarniq is an Inuktitut word meaning welcoming and inclusive. Tunnganarniq Live is a welcoming, inclusive and collaborative live TV platform, to give people access and engagement with Inuit art by Inuit artists sharing live TV content.… Uqalimakkanirit
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Doris Rogers and her daughter Gabrielle Mcleod to the show to talk about their history with music. Doris and Gabrielle share a number of classic songs with us. LIVE on April 5th 2023, on The Tunnganarniq Show.
Doris is originally from Inuvik NT. She comes from a musical family and learnt to play the guitar she got from her dad when she was 12 years old. When in high school, Doris tried out for Canadian idol twice. She has always sang at talent shows and other events since the age of 13.
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Patrick Wolki Sr. to the show for some storytelling, and a bit of music. LIVE on March 22nd 2023 on The Tunnganarniq Show.
Patrick Wolki Sr. is an Inuvialuk Elder born and raised in Utkraluk (Baillie Islands, north of Tuktuuyaqtuuq, NT) and now lives in Inuvik, NT. Patrick attended residential school for the first time at the age of 7 and spent 14 years at Stringer Hall in Inuvik. His parents Jim and Bessie Wolki had 13 children altogether.
On this special episode of The Tunnganarniq Show, host Margaret Elias welcomes us to the final night of a week long workshop in Inuvik, where people from different communities have gathered to share their regional songs and drum dances. We join them on the final night of the gatherings for a showcase of the dancing and songs shared during the workshop.… Uqalimakkanirit
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk to the show, all the way from Edmonton via video call. Kyle shares his story of becoming an artist with us, as well as his current position as grant programs officer at the Inuit Art Foundation. He also takes us through a current grant program available to Inuit artists across Canada through the IAF.… Uqalimakkanirit
Born and raised in Edmonton, AB, Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk is a mixed Inuvialuk freelance writer and self-taught visual artist. Inspired by the bold colours and style of the printmakers of Ulukhaktok (Holman), Aleekuk adds his own contemporary twist by incorporating elements of classic Americana and Japanese tattoo art in crisp watercolours and digital media.
Host Margaret Noksana Elias welcomes returning guests Gerry Kisoun and Guluk (Steve) Cockney Sr. back to the show to talk about the history of the Northern Games and traditional games, and their plans for this coming year. LIVE on March 1st 2023, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Gerry is from Inuvik NT, he is an Inuvialuk storyteller, tour guide, informer RCMP special constable. Gerry is the chair of the Northern Game Society board of directors. Steve is a veteran athlete, coach and officiate of the games.
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Bill and Lorna Storr from Aklavik for some storytelling and learning about their personal histories. LIVE on February 22nd 2023, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Bill Storr was born and raised in Aklavik NT. Bill’s parents are Jean Jacobson and David “Buck” Storr.
Living in Aklavik, Bill has had many leading roles in the community. Some are years spent as the mayor, on boards and councils, and some as a contractor.
Host Margaret Elias welcomes Elsie Kaodloak to the show to share some stories. Elsie Kaodloak is an Inuvialuk Elder, language speaker, and educator originally from Uluhaktuk NT. LIVE on February 1st 2023, on The Tunnganarniq Show.
Elsie Kaodloak is an Inuvialuk Elder, language speaker, and educator originally from Uluhaktuk NT.
Her parents are Moris and Mabel Nigiyok. She is fluent in Kangiryuarmiutun (the dialect of Innuinaqtun spoken in Ulukhaktok) and can also read and write in Uummarmiutun (the dialect spoken in the delta communities and areas of Inuvik and Aklavik).
The East Three School's Annual Christmas Coffee House in Inuvik featuring The Delta Jubilee Singers, Winston Moses, Trenyce Voudrach, Abe Drennan, Anna Pingo, Darryl Cockney-Goose and Shirley Elias. Merry Christmas from ICS and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. First broadcast on December 21st, 2022.
Host Bambi Amos sits down with Dodie Melagana and Deanna Marie Jacobsen to talk about their efforts to preserve the Inuvialuktun language. First broadcast on December 14th, 2022.
The Great Northern Arts Festival held its Annual Christmas Craft Fair in Inuvik Nov 25-27. Our host Margaret Elias and ICS's Tunnganarniq Show crew was on the scene and spoke with a few of the local Inuvialuit artists at the event! Following this, please enjoy some singing from Ulukhaktok Elders, as well as Inuvialuktun Christmas Carols sung at the Igloo Church in Inuvik.… Uqalimakkanirit
