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Episodes

Season 1, 8 episodes

Episode 1: When The World Was Green
- Now playing
- 44m
- Nov 8, 2026
Zacharias explores stories from when Inuit lived on the land, revisiting spirits, angakkuit (shamans) and the traditions of the old ways.
Episode 2: Arrival of the Qallunaat
- 44m
- Airs Nov 15, 2026
With historical records, Zacharias talks to elders about the early arrivals of qallunaat (non-Inuit) explorers, traders and whalers in the north.
Episode 3: Coming Up Jesoosie
- 44m
- Airs Nov 22, 2026
This episode traces the arrival of missionary Edmund Peck in the North. Zacharias travels to Blacklead Island, the site of the first Anglican church in Nunavut, and looks at early examples of translated Inuktitut bibles used for Christian conversion.
Episode 4: Siqqitirniq
- 44m
- Airs Nov 29, 2026
Over 100 years ago, some Inuit communities created their own Christian conversion rituals called siqqitirniq. Elders and historians share the history of Umik, who performed ritual conversions in Igloolik. Zacharias talks to community members about moving off of the land and into Canadian settlement communities.
Episode 5: Inuit Off The Land
- 44m
- Airs Dec 6, 2026
Talking to elders, Zacharias explores the impacts of colonialism and religion, including the history of the “dog slaughter” by the RCMP in the 1950s and 1960s.
Episode 6: Inuit Christians
- 44m
- Airs Dec 13, 2026
The damage and impact from government and church-run residential schools continues to be felt in Inuit communities today. This episode examines the history and talks to survivors.
Episode 7: Anglicans Vs. Catholics
- 44m
- Airs Dec 20, 2026
Zacharias talks to Elders about the divide between Catholics and Anglicans in the 20th century, with Igloolik as a unique site where both churches fought for followers.
Episode 8: Inuit Futures
- 44m
- Airs Dec 27, 2026
In this episode, Zacharias participates in the “Return of the Sun” tradition, and asks community members about spirituality, balancing traditional beliefs in the modern world, and their hope for the future.

Fierce Prayers

2026 to present
1 season
44m per episode

Overview

Qirngaqtuq (Fierce Prayers) explores spirituality, Christianity, and shamanism from Zacharias Kunuk’s personal perspective. Stories, memories, and conversations with elders are interwoven with archival footage, historical records, and testimonials which explore the lasting impact of colonialism and religion in Inuit communities. Qirngaqtuq (Fierce Prayers) is a deeply personal exploration of a filmmaker's quest for meaning and connection. Through his reflections on spirituality, culture, and creativity, Zacharias invites viewers on a journey of introspection and discovery, reminding us of the profound power of storytelling to illuminate the human experience.

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Episodes
1 season and 8 episodes so far
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Details

Created by: Zacharias Kunuk
Status: Returning SeriesNext: S1 E2, Nov 15, 2026
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Original title: Qirngaqtuq
First aired: November 8, 2026
Original language: English
Countries: CA

Production

Episodes

Season 1, 8 episodes

Episode 1: When The World Was Green
- Now playing
- 44m
- Nov 8, 2026
Zacharias explores stories from when Inuit lived on the land, revisiting spirits, angakkuit (shamans) and the traditions of the old ways.
Episode 2: Arrival of the Qallunaat
- 44m
- Airs Nov 15, 2026
With historical records, Zacharias talks to elders about the early arrivals of qallunaat (non-Inuit) explorers, traders and whalers in the north.
Episode 3: Coming Up Jesoosie
- 44m
- Airs Nov 22, 2026
This episode traces the arrival of missionary Edmund Peck in the North. Zacharias travels to Blacklead Island, the site of the first Anglican church in Nunavut, and looks at early examples of translated Inuktitut bibles used for Christian conversion.
Episode 4: Siqqitirniq
- 44m
- Airs Nov 29, 2026
Over 100 years ago, some Inuit communities created their own Christian conversion rituals called siqqitirniq. Elders and historians share the history of Umik, who performed ritual conversions in Igloolik. Zacharias talks to community members about moving off of the land and into Canadian settlement communities.
Episode 5: Inuit Off The Land
- 44m
- Airs Dec 6, 2026
Talking to elders, Zacharias explores the impacts of colonialism and religion, including the history of the “dog slaughter” by the RCMP in the 1950s and 1960s.
Episode 6: Inuit Christians
- 44m
- Airs Dec 13, 2026
The damage and impact from government and church-run residential schools continues to be felt in Inuit communities today. This episode examines the history and talks to survivors.
Episode 7: Anglicans Vs. Catholics
- 44m
- Airs Dec 20, 2026
Zacharias talks to Elders about the divide between Catholics and Anglicans in the 20th century, with Igloolik as a unique site where both churches fought for followers.
Episode 8: Inuit Futures
- 44m
- Airs Dec 27, 2026
In this episode, Zacharias participates in the “Return of the Sun” tradition, and asks community members about spirituality, balancing traditional beliefs in the modern world, and their hope for the future.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: When The World Was Green

E2 Episode 2: Arrival of the Qallunaat

E3 Episode 3: Coming Up Jesoosie

E4 Episode 4: Siqqitirniq

E5 Episode 5: Inuit Off The Land

E6 Episode 6: Inuit Christians

E7 Episode 7: Anglicans Vs. Catholics

E8 Episode 8: Inuit Futures

Overview

Fun facts

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: When The World Was Green

E2 Episode 2: Arrival of the Qallunaat

E3 Episode 3: Coming Up Jesoosie

E4 Episode 4: Siqqitirniq

E5 Episode 5: Inuit Off The Land

E6 Episode 6: Inuit Christians

E7 Episode 7: Anglicans Vs. Catholics

E8 Episode 8: Inuit Futures

Episode 1: When The World Was Green

Episode 2: Arrival of the Qallunaat

Episode 3: Coming Up Jesoosie

Episode 4: Siqqitirniq

Episode 5: Inuit Off The Land

Episode 6: Inuit Christians

Episode 7: Anglicans Vs. Catholics

Episode 8: Inuit Futures

Episode 1: When The World Was Green

Episode 2: Arrival of the Qallunaat

Episode 3: Coming Up Jesoosie

Episode 4: Siqqitirniq

Episode 5: Inuit Off The Land

Episode 6: Inuit Christians

Episode 7: Anglicans Vs. Catholics

Episode 8: Inuit Futures