Canadian Culture: #40. Nunavut Inuit Throat Singing 🎶 Ever heard music made with two voices at once—without instruments? Welcome to Inuit throat singing! In the Arctic territory of Nunavut, Inuit women perform a centuries-old musical tradition called katajjaq, or throat singing. Two singers stand face-to-face, exchanging rhythmic breaths and deep, resonant sounds that mimic nature—like the wind, waves, or animals. Test time: Nunavut became Canada’s newest territory in what year? A) 1982 ❄️ B) 1

Producer, Iqaluit, Nunavut Year: 1987 Host: Elisapee Davidee Episode Title: Inuit Circumpolar Conference Meeting in Kotzebue, Alaska in 1987. Inuit from Canada, Alaskan Iñupiat and Russian Chukchis demonstrate Inuit traditional drum dancing, singing and throat singing in Kotzebue, Alaska at the Inuit Circumpolar Conference in 1987. Some of the songs they sing are called : “the arrival of the air plane”, “Our girls” and “we do not want war”. | Inuit Broadcasting

Culture is everywhere at the AWG! This is a pop-up performance of throat singing and drum dancing. The cultural delegation from Nunavut is shining bright and bringing joy to the games. They will be performing throughout the week. Video: Natalie Pressman/CBC | CBC North