Inuk artist Tarralik Duffy is a finalist in the Sobey Art Award contest for 2025. Her pop art creation. Kuuka Kula, is one of her pieces on display at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa as part of an exhibition of work by artists shortlisted for the Sobey award. (Photo courtesy of the artist; photo by Nehaa Bimal)
Nunavut artist wins $25,000 as finalist in Sobey Art Award contest
Tarralik Duffy picked up $25,000 as a finalist in the Sobey Art Award contest and her work is now exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada, but the Inuk artist from Coral Harbour is already thinking about what’s next.
Ottawa actor Zorga Qaunaq, left, who plays Millie on the CBC show “North of North,” models winterwear designed by artist Ittuvik Paquet of Salluit. The pair strutted in the Crafted on the Catwalk event Tuesday at the Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq. It was Paquet’s third time featuring work at the annual show. (Photo courtesy of Sherri Van Went/Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq)
Amanda Kilabuk accepts an honour from the Ottawa Redblacks Canadian Football League team on Friday evening. Kilabuk was recognized for her role as a member of Ontario’s Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council and for her work as part of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls working group. The on-field presentation was held during a home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Photo courtesy of Tim Austen/Freestyle Photography)