Even before he got to Pangnirtung, watercolour artist Rupert Cordeux says he knew the community would be like nowhere he has ever been before in terms of climate and inaccessibility. (Photo courtesy of Rupert Cordeux)
For Rupert Cordeux, painting the hamlet and its surroundings has been a way to engage with the community
The coldest temperature Rupert Cordeux has ever painted in is -18 C. He was outdoors and fully covered, except for his hands. While not too cold himself, Cordeux says his paints were telling a different story.
Crystal Nutarak buys a roll of veggie sushi and rainbow cupcakes from Molleen Anaviapik at Pond Inlet’s flea market May 21. The flea market begins most Saturdays at 3 p.m. at the community hall while supplies last, which normally isn’t long. On this Saturday, Anaviapik sold out of her sushi, cupcakes and fruitcake in 10 minutes. (Photo by David Venn)
Most courses at the school held online over last two years because of COVID-19
Students in Baker Lake who graduated from Nunavut Sivuniksavut held a square dance in the community hall following a virtual graduation ceremony on May 19 (Photo by Naomi Itqiliq)