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This video contains the second part of an interview with Elder Sarah Meyook. She tells stories about her life travelling on the coast and living in the Delta. The last few minutes of the video show the Aklavik and Kaktovik Sing-Along group singing…

This is a video of Elder Sheba Selamio (Qarrun) being interviewed about her life. She talks about where she lived, how she travelled, how she gathered and prepared food, and the people she knew. The last few minutes of the video shows the Barrow…

A photo of Abel Tingmiak dancing to the drummers, who include (left to right): Martha Harry and Wilbert Papik. Back row (left to right): Cathy Cockney and Annie Aleekuk.

A photo of Annie Aleekuk dancing.

A photo of Shawna Rogers and Jimmy-John Meyook dancing.

Children's Concert by Bob Ruzicka. Bob Ruzicka was a dentist stationed in the Mackenzie Delta in the early 1960s. He returned to Inuvik where he gave a concert. Recorded in English.

A photo of dancers, drummers, and a singer performing. Dancers (left to right: Louisa Alunik and Jimmy-John Meyook. Drummers (left to right): William Day, Wilibert Papik, and Debbie Gordon-Ruben. Singer (standing at the back): Annie Aleekuk.

A photo of three dancers with drummers in the background. Dancers (left to right): Tara Cardinal (Day), Abel Tingmiak, and Carla Smith.

A photo of Abel Tingmiak dancing. Drummers: (front row, left to right): Martha Harry, William Day, Wilbert Papik, and George Harry. Back row (left to right): Tara Cardinal (Day), Carla Smith, Cathy Cockney, and Annie Aleekuk.

Radio cohosts/emcee’s Brice Extine and colleague are emceeing and recording the Delta Caravan Talent show held in Aklavik, Northwest Territories. Many people are participating in the talent show in 1967 that was produced by CBC’s Nellie…

Delta Caravan Talent Show at Grollier Hall in Inuvik. Recorded in English.

A photo of the Inuvik Delta Drummers and Dancers wearing traditional clothing. Front row (left to right): Tara Cardinal (Day) and Carla Smith. Middle row (left to right): Martha Harry, Annie Aleekuk, and Cathy Cockney. Back row (left to right):…

A photo of drummers from the Inuvik Delta Drummers and Dancers. Front row (left to right): Abel Tingmiak, William Day, Wilbert Papik, and George Harry. Back row (left to right): Tara Cardinal (Day), Carla Smith, Annie Aleekuk, Martha Harry, and Cathy…

A photo of the IRC directors and staff performing at the opening of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference. The photo includes: Abel Tingmiak, Roger Gruben, Eddie Kolausok, Frank Hansen, Carol Dick, and Marcy Tingmiak.

A photo of drummers and singers from the Inuvik Delta Drummers and Dancers performing at the Crossroads of Continents: Cultures of Siberia and Alaska Exhibition at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, ON in November 1991. From left to right: Annie…

A photo of drummers and singers from the Inuvik Delta Drummers and Dancers. Front row (left to right): William Day, Wilbert Papik, and George Harry. Back row (left to right): Tara Cardinal (Day), Carla Smith, Cathy Cockney, Martha Harry, and Annie…

Cathy Cockney is interviewing Edward Ruben about his Inuvialuktun drum dance songs. Edward also sings and explains what the Inuvialuktun drum songs mean.

A photo of drummers Cathy Cockney and Wilbert Papik preparing to be filmed by a film crew.

A photo of a film crew getting ready to film drum dancers Wilbert Papik and Cathy Cockney.

A photo of drummers and dancers on a parade float preparing for a performance.

A photo of dancers performing a drum dance. From left to right: Deanna McPherson, Gloria Nasogaluak, and Terry-Lee Dillon Kuptana.

Hester Adam is continuing her life stories from long ago, of hunting stories, of the Christmas Gathering at Ikaahuk (Sachs Harbour), of all the people going to the store, of the dancing, and more. Part 5. To be continued.

A photo of Debbie Gordon-Ruben and William Day dancing.

Akisuqyumi from Iqaluit does a talk at the beginning then introduces the gospel singers from Iqaluit, Iqaluktuuttiaq, and Cape Dorset. They are singing gospel songs in Inuktitut on the Native Language Program.

An Inupiaq lady, Charlie Smith's inlaw, from Utqiarvik, Alaska is sending greetings family and friends in Canada. Part 2. To be continued.