Parka Terminology
Learn the Inuinnaqtun terms for the parts of a parka from Ann Wingnek in this video.
Inuinnaujugut Podcast – Episode 20 – Caribou Skins for Clothing
Bessie Omilgoetok and Mary Kaotalok share their knowledge about the right skins for making traditional Inuinnait skin clothing with host Eva Ayalik.
Inuinnaqtun Pitiksiliurniq
This virtual exhibit looks at the centuries-old traditions associated with Inuinnaqtun bow making. Several Elders in Inuinnait communities today remember their parents and grandparents building and using bows, and many have even built and taken animals with bows themselves. In Cambridge Bay from November 11-14, 2005 and in Kugluktuk from January 20-23, 2006, Elders and youth were brought together … Read more
Pihoak Ajuqiqtittiquq Piffiliurnirmut
Bessie Pihoak Omilgoetok demonstrates cutting a fish to make piffi (dryfish).
Mini-Docs
This series features mini documentaries shot during workshops and programs.
Kiihimajuq Kammak Revival
Generations of knowledge is passed down as grandmothers, mothers, and daughters unite to revive an Inuit artistic tradition. The skills and knowledge necessary to make the traditional kiihimajuq kammak (crimped sole boot) had been lost in Cambridge Bay—that is, up until December 2019. The knowledge was still being carried by Ulukhaktok’s Mary Kudlak, so we brought Mary … Read more
Moses Koihok on bows, 2006
An interview with Moses Koihok, taken during a 2006 Cambridge Bay bow making workshop.
Moses Koihok talks about Nauligaut
During a workshop on traditional fishing technology in 2008, Moses Koihok shared his knowledge of fishing technology.
Steve Anavilok talks about Harvaqtuuq
During a workshop on traditional fishing technology in 2008, Steve Anavilok spoke about building weirs and fishing with them.
