Music has always been an important part of Inuvialuit culture. In the past, and continuing today, drum dancing has shared legends, stories, and traditions with future generations. Inuvialuktun songs are also enjoyed by many, and is an important step in continuing the revitalization of the language.
Enjoy a collection of songs by various individuals and groups from the CD Uummarmiut Atuqtingit (recorded in 2004) by clicking on the blue box below. Listen to Sandra Ipana's kindergarten class, Ann and Scott Kasook, Alice Hunter and Wendy Smith, The Gordon Group, Lillian Elias and Leonard Harry, Inuvik Sing-A-Long Group, Inuvik Elders Group, and the Inuvik Drummers and Dancers!
Various Artists - Uummarmiut Atuqtingit
Sandra Ipana's Kindergarten class - Qivliqtaqtuq uvluriaqSandra Ipana's Kindergarten class - Mary Una QimmilikAnn & Scott Kasook - UvluptinniAnn & Scott Kasook - UpkuagurrauviaqtutinThe Gordon Group - Qanutunkiaq QuviankniagisivaThe Gordon Group - MaliginiagigaliAlice Hunter & Wendy Smith - Nauriat MaqulingirviatLillian Elias & Leonard Harry - Ataniga PinagnaqsivsaaqtukLillian Elias & Leonard Harry - Isumauraagaluaktuni IlaanniInuvik Sing-A-Long Group - IsumaurraqamaInuvik Sing-A-Long Group - Sinilhinanga AtnugaaqpitInuvik Sing-A-Long Group - IlaligisigikpinInuvik Sing-A-Long Group - NuunniangitchungaInuvik Sing-A-Long Group - Savaangani JesusInuvik Elders Group - Uvlumi PisugipkinInuvik Elders Group - TakotiniagotipsingnumInuvik Elders Group - TasiugaitInuvik Elders Group - Christmon Kaili, KangmaInuvik Drummers and Dancers - Irrim nuvuaniInuvik Drummers and Dancers - InuuvingniuninInuvik Drummers and Dancers - AvatraaqInuvik Drummers and Dancers - TallikaInuvik Drummers and Dancers - QuviasukInuvik Drummers and Dancers - AlliuqInuvik Drummers and Dancers - Aqiqaa qaaInuvik Drummers and Dancers - Angi yanga qaaInuvik Drummers and Dancers - UqamaqsiungInuvik Drummers and Dancers - Ayay langaInuvik Drummers and Dancers - Ay ya angaqaInuvik Drummers and Dancers - Ay ya yi yangay
If you are interested in learning more about Inuvialuit music, please contact:
Inuvialuit Cultural Centre Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
Tel: (867) 777-2595 Send an email
Music has always been an important part of Inuvialuit culture. In the past, and continuing today, drum dancing has shared legends, stories, and traditions with future generations. Inuvialuktun songs are also enjoyed by many, and is an important step in continuing the revitalization of the language.