Library and Archives funds Inuit documentary projects
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Inuit Art Foundation receive funds for digitization work
Award night for Susan Aglukark
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, right, presents the 2022 Humanitarian Award to Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark at the Juno Awards on May 14 in Toronto. The award recognizes philanthropic contributions of Canadian artists who have made a meaningful impact on social welfare. Aglukark was honoured for her dedication to improving the lives of children and youth in northern Indigenous communities through her Arctic Rose Foundation, which runs after-school arts programs for Indigenous youth. Throughout her career Aglukark has been awarded three Junos for her music. (Photo courtesy of MCpl Anis Assari / Office of the Secretary of the Governor General)
Junos honour Susan Aglukark for humanitarian work
Recognition for her work as creator of Arctic Rose Foundation which helps Indigenous youths
Alianait Arts Festival releases lineup for summer shows
Returns to in-person shows June 30 after two years of virtual performances; ticket information not released yet
Iqaluit Elders’ Qammaq reopens after renovations
Recent repairs include new deck, lighting, says recreation manager
Virtual workshop aims to help Northern Indigenous artists safeguard their work
Tonight’s event important given amount of cultural appropriation that’s occurring, says facilitator Larissa Desrosiers
Qilaut songwriting contest winners to perform concert
Culture and Heritage Department to give away free CDs featuring music from annual competition
New channel could be home to Inuit game shows, soap operas, says executive
Inuit TV premiers on Shaw Direct with 10 hours of programming per day
Arctic photographers join forces for Ottawa exhibition
Multimedia exhibition ‘Dark Ice’ explores effects of climate change, colonialism on Arctic
Artcirq hits stage again for first time in 2 years
Circus act performed during a busy weekend in Igloolik; goal is to blend Inuit culture with traditional arts
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Five teams compete in Kuujjuaq’s ‘mini Ivakkak’ race
Nunavik communities run smaller races this year while Makivik’s annual Ivakkak tradition was put on hold due to COVID-19
Project aimed towards Inuit youth mental health gets funding boost
Goal is to create virtual resources to help manage negative emotions
Photographer seeks help identifying people in old Arctic photos
More than 300 photographs included in online Inuit Heritage photo archive project
Jonah Qaunaq wins 3rd-straight Nunavut Quest title
Bad weather kept mushers from racing on 4 out of 10 days; awards presented at ceremony Thursday
Kicking off the UN’s Decade of Indigenous Languages with a song
Inuk-Mohawk singer Beatrice Deer performs at the Canadian launch of the UN’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages, at the Royal Canadian Geographic Society in Ottawa April 22. Deer, originally from Nunavik, sang a medley of songs in Inuktitut at the event co-hosted by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and former National Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde. (Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
Lighting a flame for language preservation
Inuk elder Aigah Attagutsiak lights the qulliq as Anishinaabe drummer Odeshkun Thusky looks on at the Canadian launch of the UN’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages at the Royal Canadian Geographic Society in Ottawa on April 22. The event was co-hosted by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and former National Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde.(Photo by Madalyn Howitt)
Teens bring circus to Kuujjuaq
Cirqiniq teaches performance skills while providing emotional, social guidance
Taloyoak teens return from Ontario hockey academy with new skills, knowledge
Darius Aleekee, Jonathan Eetoolook recount ‘best’ experience
‘We have to protect Indigenous languages’: Mary Simon
Governor General speaks at launch of Decade of Indigenous Languages in Ottawa Friday
Ottawa festival a chance for Twin Flames to finally perform live again
For leaders Jaaji and June, Friday’s show is a way to ‘be in our element once again’
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Arviat filmmaker honoured for addressing bullying, social issues
Ethan Tassiuk awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers in Rideau Hall ceremony
Blizzards, dogs in heat: Mushers prep for dogsled race
13 dogsled teams arrive in Arctic Bay, starting line for the 500-kilometre race to Igloolik
Kuujjuaq’s day at the races
Jeannie May wins women’s event; David Gordon named champion of men’s circuit
Arctic Bay’s community hall bursts with dancing, feasts and celebration
COVID-19 pandemic had shut down most activities at the hall since March 2020
Qimmiit sunbathe on Uluksan Qingua
On Monday, these dogs will begin their trek to Igloolik
Igloolik musher Jonah Qaunaq’s qimmiit, or sled dogs, rest Friday morning on Uluksan Qingua, or Adams Sound, just off the coast of Arctic Bay. On Monday, these dogs will pull Qaunaq towards Igloolik, beginning their 500 kilometre trek in hopes of winning the Nunavut Quest and a $20,000 prize. (Photo by David Venn)