Isaruit Inuit Arts transforming former school into spaces for seal-skinning, carving
A year ago, Isaruit Inuit Arts was in crisis. The organization was told on March 8, 2024, it had six weeks to vacate its shop at a space rented from the Odawa Native Friendship Centre in Ottawa. The eviction was to make room for a food bank.
Former NTI president is enjoying her time away from public eye
Jimmy Kooneeliusie from Qikiqtarjuaq, left, and Bobby Uttuigak from Igloolik varnish wooden seal-hunting harpoons they carved at Ottawa’s Isaruit Inuit Arts’ wood and metal workshop. Guided by sculptor Ruben Komangapik, they are learning to make traditional Inuit tools like ulus from modern materials for Tungasuvvingat Inuit. Uttuigak joined in November and is learning “new tricks,” Komangapik said. (Photo by Nehaa Bimal)
Winners announced May 13 in Ottawa
Darcie Bernhardt, Tarralik Duffy, Shirley Moorhouse, Guná (Megan Jensen) and Mathew Nuqingaq up for $465,000 in prize money
Dogsled race from Pond Inlet to Igloolik expected to take about a week to complete
Iqaluit Mayor and lifelong igloo builder Solomon Awa shows how to carve snow into blocks during a Toonik Tyme igloo-building workshop at Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park on Saturday. About 100 people took part in the workshop, watching Awa work and attempting to help. According to Toonik Tyme’s schedule, at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday a scavenger hunt will be held followed by the annual skijor race at 6 p.m., where competitors on skis are pulled by a dog. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
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Iqaluit’s annual spring festival is on until April 20
Tommy Inookee learned Inuit traditions on the land, now teaches hunting as part of jail’s skills program
Misa Aliyak, 3, and her father, Savviuqtalik Aliyak, wait for their share of Toonik Tyme burgers and hot dogs in front of the Iqaluit RCMP detachment on Friday afternoon. It’s Misa’s second time at Toonik Tyme and she is wearing a coat made by her grandmother from either caribou or fox, Savviuqtalik Aliyak said, adding they will be going to other events later in the day. “It’s such a great day for her to wear it,” he said. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
The Tunraluk family performs during the 60th annual Toonik Tyme opening ceremony at the cadet hall, Thursday evening in Iqaluit. The performance featured singers Zoey, 8, left, and her sister, Sarah, 12, alongside their parents, Jeremy and Debbie, among other acts. More than 200 people attended the annual spring festival’s musical kickoff event. The festival runs until April 20. (Photo by Daron Letts)
Familiar sites in Iqaluit and beyond make cameos in comedy series set to stream globally April 10 on Netflix
Activities to run from July 9 to Sept. 19
Deer set to receive an Indspire award, the highest honour the Indigenous community gives to its members
Spring festival includes all-ages igloo-making competition
City offices, recreational facilities close for start of annual spring festival
Star of ‘North of North’ is one of the cast members of ‘The Heart of the Beast’
Elisapie, Deantha Edmunds receive awards at Vancouver gala Saturday
Naullaq Arnaquq speaks on Inuit knowledge sharing and reclaiming traditions
Former Nunavut Arctic College president reflects on retirement, his achievements and regrets
Sauwestari to perform; festival in Iqaluit runs from June 19 to 22
Theatrical experience reconstructs tragic story of Aukkauti, based on true events that happened in 1899
Two dog teams face off Thursday to reach the finish line of the Puvirnituq Snow Festival race. A first-place finish earns $2,400, and if the record of one hour and seven minutes is broken, another $1,000 is added to the pot. (Photo by Cedric Gallant)
Isaruit Inuit Arts creators conference in Ottawa provides forum for ideas
