Taqramiut Nipingat is a Canadian radio network,[1] which broadcasts community radio programming in Inuktitut to 14 communities in the Nunavik region of Quebec.[2] The service, whose name means "Voice of the People", began as an individual community radio program serving the region in the early 1970s before being incorporated as a full standalone radio network in 1975.[3]
| Type | community radio |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | Nunavik |
| Owner | Taqramiut Nipingat Inc. |
Official website | Official website |
The network operates from offices in Montreal and Salluit, with smaller production offices in Kuujjuaq and Puvirnituq.[4]
The company has also produced selected Inuit-language television drama programs,[5] for broadcast on CBC North[6] and APTN.[7]
Transmitters
edit| City of license | Identifier | Frequency | Power | Class | RECNet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akulivik | VF2445 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Aupaluk | VF2434 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Inukjuak | VF2441 | 94.1 | 6 watts | LP | Query |
| Ivujivik | VF2447 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Kangiqsualujjuaq | VF2443 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Kangiqsujuaq | VF2436 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Kangirsuk | VF2437 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Kuujjuaq | VF2439 | 94.1 | 21 watts | LP | Query |
| Kuujjuarapik | VF2438 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Puvirnituq | VF2442 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Quaqtaq | VF2435 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Salluit | VF2446 | 94.1 | 19 watts | LP | Query |
| Tasiujaq | VF2444 | 94.1 | 23 watts | LP | Query |
| Umiujaq | VF2440 | 94.1 | 25 watts | LP | Query |
References
edit- ^ "New president for Taqramiut Nipingat Inc.". Nunatsiaq News, November 22, 2002.
- ^ "Inuit broadcaster wants budget cuts rescinded". Montreal Gazette, March 15, 1990.
- ^ "From Dorval to far Kangiqsualujjuaq Inuit network covers a lot of ground". Montreal Gazette, November 30, 1989.
- ^ "West Island hub of activity for Inuit students, companies, patients". Montreal Gazette, March 11, 1993.
- ^ "Council aids native TV". The Globe and Mail, October 20, 1983.
- ^ "CBC offers Inuit a chance for more native TV shows". Ottawa Citizen, July 14, 1986.
- ^ "North channels its resources: Native groups ready to launch TV network next week". The Globe and Mail, January 18, 1992.
External links
edit- Official website
- History of VF2446-FM - Canadian Communications Foundation
- VF2446 in the REC Canadian station database