In the first episode, David Serkoak, a long-time drum dancer and maker, explains the process of making both a traditional and modern drum. He also shares the history of the qilauti (drum), the dance moves and the rituals surrounding the songs and performance.

The unaaq (harpoon) has many uses for the Inuit including harpooning a catch such as seal or caribou. A hunter from Iqaluit, Jerry Ell takes us through the many steps of making a modern harpoon as well as an arrow.

The North has many talented artists, including Johnny Qamaniq, who demonstrates how to make earrings. Theresa Ukkalianuk creates a beaded necklace and Barbara Akoak reveals how earrings can be made out of raven feet.

The fish spear, known to Inuit as the kakivak, has been around for centuries. Today, the shaft is still made from wood, but the point would primarily be made from steel or brass. Solomon Awa, a hunter from Iqaluit, shows how to make a modern kakivak.

We explore the different styles, design and functionality of an ulu, or woman’s knife. Follow the steps of how to put one together with Jerry Ell in Iqaluit, as he makes one from scratch for cutting sewing materials.

The Inuit have used sealskin for thousands of years, mainly as warm, winter clothing. The modern Inuk makes crafts as well as clothing from seal and we find out how earrings, brooches, hairpieces and ties are made.