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

Shirley Elias and Murielle Nagy interview Jimmy Memogana about his lifestyle and his travels long ago, as well as stories from his younger days. Jimmy also sings a song in Inuvialuktun. They also discuss traditional place names.

The interview was already in progress with Jimmy Memogana and Agnes White about his lifestyle long ago beginning with when they were flying over Jimmy’s traditional land use areas. Jimmy also shares historical stories on location. Audio is…

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…

Northern Games performers singing by the Whitehorse dancers, Eastern Arctic and Point Barrow Utqiarvik dancers

Northern Games drumming by the Fort Good Hope drummers and the Baker Lake dancers followed by square dance fiddle music.

Northern Games performers singing and drumming by the Delta dancers, the Point Barrow team, and the Katyaaq (Tschigehchic) and Fort Good Hope Drummers.

Jam session at Nellie Cournoyeas

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.

Alexandria Elias interviews Susie Tiktalik who shares her personal life stories of when she just got married, prior to having her children. She then tells other stories prior to being married of summer gatherings, nomadic traditional Inuvialuit…

A Long Time Ago host, Louie Goose introduces Donald Kaglik who is telling the legend of The Boy who Found the Lost Tribe of the Caribou and Beluga Whale, part 2 and part 3

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.

Agnes Nanogak is telling three stories. The first story is about two siblings who lost their parents and are living alone, followed by another story of man traveling on the river and fishing and is baffled because he keeps hearing a voice singing a…

Agnes Nanogak is telling stories and legends about Qayauyani of how copper came to the land, about a couple who packed up their gear as they prepared to go on a long hike up inland, a story about an old couple, about noisy children during seal…

Frank Kuptana is storytelling from when he started remembering when he was young of his way of life and culture long ago of their travels, of traditional hunting methods, fishing, of traditional clothing, of traditional food, of the fun drum dances,…

Frank Kuptana and an unidentified speaker are continuing their discussions from the previous story and sharing memories and stories from the past.

Unidentified drummers and singers are singing Inuvialuit drum songs. The recording is disrupted shortly after the 7 minute mark then it suddenly stops at the 7:26 minute mark.

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

An Inupiaq lady, Charlie Smith's inlaw, from Utqiarvik, Alaska is sending greetings and is to speaking to family and friends. Part 4. To be continued.

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…

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.

CBC Host Mark Goldmen interviews Bob Ruzicka about the name of his band and his tour of the Mackenzie Delta. He also sings some of his songs. Recorded in English.

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

A photo of Carrie Goose, Father Tardy, and Jim Memorana singing inside of a house.