This week in Winnipeg, Jamie Bell and Evano Aggark, Jr. reunited to reflect on their shared roots in the Arviat Film Society, the community-led initiative that launched the now-celebrated Arviat Television station. With early support from Isuma TV’s Digital Indigenous Democracy Project, the Arviat Film Society became a trailblazer in Inuit-driven media, producing youth-led broadcasts and culturally grounded storytelling that inspired similar projects across the North.

Aggark, who currently serves as one of the charismatic hosts for Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Arviat, continues to amplify Inuit voices and perspectives through community television. Bell, now based in Manitoba, remains a strong advocate for Indigenous digital media and community arts programming. Their meeting in Winnipeg this week served as both a reunion and a reminder of the enduring impact of grassroots media on cultural sovereignty and youth empowerment.