June 2010
100 posts
Robert Mukyungnik: Suggestions from the Radio Show →
What did i learn?
On the radio I learned that most people can remember to the time when Eskimo Point (now Arviat) only had two buildings. The first bulding was a company called the “Northern.” The other building was the Catholic Church. At this time, most of the people still lived at Maguse River.
People who lived near Eskimo Point used to pick willows for fire. The people who...
Arviaqpaluk
arluq:
Today my class went on our local radio that we call ‘Arviaqpaluk’. We heard alot of great
stories about the history of the town of Arviat.
Training Day
hivulipta:
We have been learning the timeline here in Arviat’s history. It is very interesting and I sympathize with the people who went through the hardships during these years.
Hivulivut: My mother's parents →
I was thrilled to see a photo of my mom’s parents Alariaq and Pittau during class. I first saw this photo about a year and half ago from a cousin who had received a picture of them from a photographer.
When I first saw my grandparents in this photo, I finally felt complete because I have…
June 15, 2010
paulemcnicoll:
Another exciting day. Frank finished the timeline history of Arviat. In the afternoon, Silas joined us and we talked about problem-solving. For the first time in my life the “knot of hands” activity completely failed…Twice. I’ve got to rethink my group skills seriously. I say goodbye to workshop participants. Some of them I’ll see again in August, but I am sad to leave...
"Second Workshop: The Media" by Elizabeth...
“Nanisiniq Vol.2, Skills of Interviewing Interviewee’s” gave me a lot to think about. For instance: how to interview; what not to do during an interview; how to deal with difficult questions; and how to stay on topic. Tonight we are going on the radio with John Main.
We are going on the local Arviat Radio tonight
Wish us luck! Yesterday we had our first media training workshop with John Main and Eric Anoee at the Arviat Media Center, and so we are ready to put our skills to the test for our first radio interview this evening (Tuesday, June 15th) at 9pm on John Main’s radio show. This is a local radio channel and will be broadcasted to 3,000 listeners in Arviat, Nunavut. The participants are looking...
Interactive Website to Learn More about Inuit... →
Takurngaqtaq
For Inuit takurngaqtaq literally means encountering something for the first time. This site is an exploration of takurngaqtaq between Inuit and First Nations, Whalers, Explorers and Traders. This journey is guided and supported by the knowledge and experiences of Inuit Elders and the exploration of history. A Historical Exploration toolkit provides context and supports for the...
Robert Mukyungnik: Interviewing Review →
What did I learn?
I learned that when you are interviewing someone, you need to be prepared.
For example, when you start to ask a question their response may result in different answer than what you expected. When this happens the topic of your conversation may change.
Also, when a reporter questions people, it may seem like they are asking tough questions. This may seem like the case, but it...
April Diamond Dutheil: Body Language →
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Many of the old photographs of Arviat, Nunavut from the 1930s and 1940s were taken by Reveron D.B Marsh. Marsh captured images of Arctic landscapes, igloos, and wildlife. However, his most interesting photographs are ones of the Inuit. When we looked at Marsh’s…
"The Significance of a Piece of Paper" by...
Here is Elizabeth’s piece on identity:
I was born in Churchill, Manitoba, but my parents are originally from Aahiangmiuut, also known as Ennadai Lake. According to my Dad’s birth certificate he was born in 1934. However, this date of birth is just an estimate that the government gave to him so that he could have a birth certificate. He does not know his real birth date. The government was...
“Identity” by Robert Mukyungnik
After a presentation by David on the importance of identity, each of the participants were asked to write a short piece on their own identity:
I was born in Churchill, Manitoba and my parents are Jacob Tubloo Mukyungnik and Mary Mukyungnik. My father was born in Ennadai Lake, but I do not know where my mother was born.
What my passions are in life are not that clear yet. I feel that I need more...
My life: How I found out about my family history →
I have asked my birth mother where she grew up, and how they came to this town called Arviat that we call today. My birth mother comes from Ennadai Lake and she faced many harships through her life. She told me a small story about how her parents arranged a marriage for her to a man she hadn’t…
What does a kamotik look like and how is it used?
frankjamestester:
This past weekend we decided to ‘get out of town’. I went with my friend Bobby Suluk, who worked with me in 1978-79 on the Polar Gas Pipeline enquiry, to his cabin on the road to Maguese River. I couldn’t believe that there is now a road going north from Arviat. We stopped and took Bobby’s skidoo and kamotik the rest of the way to his cabin.
So here are some pictures. The...
North Paule: June 14, 2010 →
After a week-end full of events (attending a birthday party and food-of-the-land feast, co-babysitting 5-month old little Alexia with Vikki, watching drum dancing by Silas and great throat singing by two young women and, finally, a trip to Martha and Gordie Main’s cabin), the second week of the…
