Nunavik artist says working on giant qulliq carving for recovery centre in Arctic Quebec “an honour”
The artist responsible for the giant stone qulliq carving for the new Nunavik recovery centre in northern Quebec says participating
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Art (Canada)
Arctic Canada: Artists portray pandemic through COVID-19 masks
When Eliza Firth thinks of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, she thinks of roses — small, vibrant, in every
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Canadian snow carvers to compete at international contest in Sweden
When Anthony Foliot, also known as the Snowking, found out about an international snow carving competition in Sweden last spring,
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Christmas gifts showcasing Inuit crafts are more popular than ever
Inuit artists from Iqaluit have been working hard over the past few weeks to finalize their creations just in time
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33 new Inuvialuit murals to be displayed in communities across Canada’s Northwest Territories
Six N.W.T. communities are about to get more colourful. Thirty-three murals have been commissioned by the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC)
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WAG-Qaumajuq museum in Winnipeg, Canada to co-host 22nd Inuit Studies Conference
The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq will co- host Auviqsaqtut: the 22nd Inuit Studies Conference, along with the University of Manitoba
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Q&A with 2021 Sobey Art Award Winner Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory
Performance artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory won Canada’s prestigious 2021 Sobey Art Award on November 6, the second Inuk artist to
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Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory wins Canada’s 2021 Sobey Art Award
Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory has won Canada’s prestigious 2021 Sobey Art Award, the second Inuk artist to receive the honour since
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Commemorative Canadian coin aims for more ‘inclusive’ history of Klondike Gold Rush
New loonie incorporates Indigenous perspectives in stylized depiction of gold discovery For most Canadians, the story of the Klondike Gold
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2021 Cape Dorset Print Collection to be released internationally on October 16
The 2021 edition of the renowned Cape Dorset Print Collection from Arctic Canada, will be released on October 16. This
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Artist Tarralik Duffy named 2021 winner of Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
Multimedia Inuk artist Tarralik Duffy has been named the 2021 winner of the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award. Duffy, whose work is
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“Art was like a therapy for me” — Canadian artist Manasie Akpaliapik reflects on work, life & his solo exhibition in Quebec City
Manasie Akpaliapik still remembers how he felt when he found out he’d be the first Inuk artist to have solo exhibition
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Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq in Canada launches interactive digital platform for Inuit carvings
An interactive digital platform launched by the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq offers anyone the chance to get up close with
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2022 Arctic Arts Summit to be hosted in Canada’s Yukon territory
Canada’s northwestern Yukon territory will host the 2022 Arctic Arts Summit, the territorial government announced this week. It will be
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Winnipeg Art Gallery offers sneak peek of Qaumajuq Inuit art centre
Stymied by the pandemic in their plans to throw a big opening party to celebrate the unveiling of the world’s
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