Carving is usually the first thing that comes to mind when people think about northern art. But just like other art forms in the Arctic, carving is evolving and changing. Toonoo Sharky is a longtime carver and has developed an… »
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Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International
Eye on the Arctic: Greenland inspires Arctic Bay, Nunavut tourism strategy
Arctic Bay, Nunavut has everything going for it when it comes to attracting tourists. This predominantly Inuit community of around 800 people is located in Canada’s eastern Arctic territory of Nunavut. It has stunning scenery, provides a window into Inuit… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Circumpolar art takes centre stage
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North A new exhibit called Sakahàn, featuring works by indigenous artists from around the world, is currently underway at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Eighty-two… »
Arts & Entertainment, Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Growing tourism in Nunatsiavut
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North The question of how best to foster economic development in remote northern regions is an ongoing one. But tourism has proved to be a success is… »
Economy, International, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Developing northern economies
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from across the North Despite increased commercial activity in the world’s northern regions, the challenge of developing local economies remain. This is true not only in the Canadian Arctic, but… »
Environment & Animal Life, Indigenous, International, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Film explores ties between Inuit in Canada and Greenland
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from Canada’s northern regions Much has been written about the rapid social and environmental change faced by Inuit living in the circumpolar world. But Vanishing Point a recent Canadian documentary… »
Arts & Entertainment, Indigenous, International, Society
Eye on the Arctic – Canadian festival welcomes artists from across the North
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from Canada’s northern regions Musicians, singers and other performers from all across the North have descended on the Arctic Canadian city of Iqaluit this week for the Alianait Arts Festival.… »
Arts & Entertainment, Highlights, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Eye on the Arctic: Osmos iPad game translated into the Inuit language
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from Canada’s northern regions. Ever wondered how to translate ‘Mote’ into the Inuit language? What about ‘biosphere’? Those were just some of the challenges faced by a Canadian company as… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Highlights, Indigenous, Politics
Eye on the Arctic – Greenland fishery plans cause alarm in Canada
Each week, Eye on the Arctic features stories and newsmakers from Canada’s northern regions. Every winter, salmon from all over the north Atlantic, including Canada, converge on Greenland to feed in the territory’s waters. For the last decade, Greenland has… »
Arts & Entertainment, Highlights, Indigenous, Society
The up-and-comer – Ningeokuluk Teevee
There’s little consensus on what the future of Inuit art will or should look like. But there’s one thing almost everyone can agree on — Ningeokuluk Teevee will certainly be part of it. Her work has broad appeal; collectors of… »
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