Photo:Gjoa Haven elders help in heritage exhibit construction

By NUNATSIAQ NEWS

In order to ensure their exhibits are presented correctly, the Nattilik Heritage Centre in Gjoa Haven is soliciting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit from local elders. From left: Jonathon Hiqiniq, Jimmy Qirqqut, Tommy Tavalok, Leo Humituq and Saul Qirngnirq examine some traditional tools Oct. 6. Open since last October, the centre is home to local artworks as well as a number of artifacts purchased and acquired by famed Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and later returned to the Netsilik people. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATTILIK HERITAGE CENTRE/ FACEBOOK)


In order to ensure their exhibits are presented correctly, the Nattilik Heritage Centre in Gjoa Haven is soliciting Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit from local elders. From left: Jonathon Hiqiniq, Jimmy Qirqqut, Tommy Tavalok, Leo Humituq and Saul Qirngnirq examine some traditional tools Oct. 6. Open since last October, the centre is home to local artworks as well as a number of artifacts purchased and acquired by famed Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and later returned to the Netsilik people. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATTILIK HERITAGE CENTRE/ FACEBOOK)

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