The TAIMA TB YouTube video challenge wrapped up April 3rd, 2011. Final video editing has been completed and all of our videos are now posted on YouTube in English and Inuktitut. Search “Taima Tb” on YouTube and you will find all 6 of our videos.
The public first viewed the videos on TAIMA TB Night, April 28th. All participants received a FLIP video camera so they can continue to make great videos.
There was a tie for the grand prize of $1000. Paul Aoudla and Allen Auksak split the grand prize and each received $500.
Thanks to all participants. It was very difficult to choose our grand prizewinners. Our other video creators were Karen Stoney, Marilyn Aupaloota, Meeka Ipeelie, and Christopher Qinnuayuaq. Special thanks to Polar Man for all his help and hard work.
Our TAIMA TB Night community feast happened on Thursday, April 28th at the Anglican Parish Hall and was a big success.
Guest speakers were Territorial Health Minister Tagak Curley, NTI Vice President Jack Anawak and Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nunavut, Dr. Geraldine Osborne.
The TAIMA TB Team was introduced and TAIMA TB’s director Dr. Gonzalo Alvarez gave project remarks. Team members include Deborah VanDyk, project coordinator, Natasha Stephen and Naomi Davies, public health nurses, and Elizabeth Misheralak and Susie Ishulutak, TB Champions.
Everyone ate well, there were lots of door prizes, TB storytelling and the unveiling of the TAIMA TB YouTube videos.
Thanks to all of the organizers and to everyone who helped with making this event a success. Everyone left with full bellies and new knowledge about TB and what can be done to help stop TB in Nunavut!
Our TAIMA TB Focus Group was held April 5th, 2011 and was very successful. The participants as well as the facilitators learned a lot from the day’s discussion. The TAIMA TB Team would like to thank all those who participated and shared their stories, ideas, and opinions about TB. Your input was invaluable.
If you have an interest in filmmaking, join our challenge to learn more about TB by making your own YouTube video. We are looking for participants of ALL AGES! You could win 1 of 5 FLIP cameras and be eligible to win $1000 for the best overall video!
The videos you create will be posted on YouTube and will be used as educational tools for the Iqaluit based TAIMA TB Project. If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please contact the TAIMA TB Team at 975-4813 or 222-5027.
Happening April 5th, 2011. We are looking for Iqalummiut 18 years and older who have had TB or who are close with someone who has had TB to participate in a Focus Group. Your participation will help us to develop better ways of approaching TB in Iqaluit. Lunch, transportation and honorarium will be provided for participants. The Focus Group will be conducted in English and Inuktitut. For more information and to register, please contact: The TAIMA TB Team at 975-4813 or 222-5027.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Vice-President of Finance Raymond Ningeocheak commented on the release of yesterday’s federal budget. Ningeocheak said he was disappointed by the absence of new investments to address major social problems in Nunavut.
Friday Feb. 26, 2010 is the last day callers will be able to call Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s Polar Bear Hotline. NTI thanks the many callers who took the time to express their concerns about polar bears. The information will be used in our future dealing with governments and other organizations.
If Inuit have additional concerns about polar bears or the hotline, please contact Paul Irngaut at NTI at 867-975-4915 or 888-646-0006.
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) is holding information sessions about current Inuit issues for the local and international media during the G7 meetings on Feb. 4 and 5, 2010. The sessions will be held in the NTI Iqaluit boardroom located on the third floor of the Igluvut Building (Royal Bank Building).
See the following document for more details regarding the presentations and the schedule:
