2022 Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest winners
Public Service Announcement
2022 Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest winners
The Department of Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the winners of Qilaut 2022. The Qilaut Inuktut songwriting contest celebrates Nunavut’s vibrant Inuktut music scene and promotes the use of Inuktut in all areas of daily life.
The department received more than 30 submissions and the songs were judged by a peer-panel based on originality, creativity, melody and lyrics. The judges included Leena Evic, Mary Poisey, and Jo Ellen Pameolik.
The winning songs are:
- 1st Jocelyn Ukutak Malla Kajjaarijara
- 2nd Rosalie Pissuk Siqiniq Qaumalirivuq
- 3rd Rosalie Pissuk Tariurmi Sukkaitumik Kaggaaraqtuq
- 4th Shawna Seeteenak Malinnga
- 5th Abraham Eetak Takugakkit
- 6th Eva Okatsiak Anaanaga tuksiaqpuq
- 7th Jocelyn Arreak Kajjaarijakka
- 8th Abraham Eetak Quvianaqtuq
- 9th Joanasie Aglak Inuusivut Aksurungnaqtuq
- 10th Eli Qaqqasiq-Taqtu Upinngaarainnuk
The top three winners will receive $5,000, $2,500, and $1,500 respectively, and the seven runners-up receive $500 each. All 10 songs will be professionally recorded, and a CD will be released featuring the winning songs.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Qilaut 2022. The judges were very impressed by everyone’s talent and creativity. Look out for Qilaut 2023 in the fall!
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Media Contact:
Seané d’Argencourt-Printup
Manager Communications
Department of Culture and Heritage
867-975-5508
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