Residents say farewell — for now — to Hay River library and staff
By Jocelyn Shepel For over two years now, Jeff Ashby has been bringing in his record player, on occasion, to
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Culture (Canada)
Feds announce $14.3M for arts and culture in the Yukon
The federal government is spending $14.3 million to support over two dozen Yukon organizations and First Nations governments with arts,
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At 82, this Inuvialuktun translator wonders who will replace her
After three weeks on the road in Yellowknife doing Inuvialuktun translation for the Northwest Territories legislative assembly, Lillian Elias says
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Elder says writing kids book about Taloyoak, Nunavut, a ‘dream come true’
An elder in Taloyoak says publishing her first book is a dream come true. Elizabeth Lyall, 72, is a co-author
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This Nunavut teenager has her own dog team, preserving an Inuit cultural tradition
Out in the distance in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, 15-year-old Sophia Johnston heard a familiar sound — a team of sled
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Yellowknife says goodbye to its only cinema
The manager of Yellowknife’s Capitol Theatre says he has mixed feelings about the public reaction he’s seen to the theatre’s
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‘The space to practise culture’: Handgames beginners in Whitehorse find community and confidence
By Isabel Ruitenbeek Ashley Russell is a beginner at handgames. She’s played before, in school and with her family, but
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Indigenous artifacts held in Vatican Museums finally heading back to Canada
By Megan Williams Sources tell CBC News there is progress on an agreement to return objects by year’s end The
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Throat singing duo PIQSIQ celebrates Inuit culture at Japanese festival
Yellowknife-based sisters performed at the World Expo in Osaka Yellowknife-based throat singing duo PIQSIQ says performing for Japanese fans was a
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Gwich’in language symposium was ‘good medicine,’ says organizer
By Dez Loreen 5-day symposium was held at Gwich’in Wellness Camp near Inuvik last week. A five-day symposium on the
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Teaching Tom Cruise about sealskin: Inuit star in new Mission Impossible movie
Lucy Tulugarjuk reflects on her role and the future of Inuit in cinema A couple of years ago, Lucy Tulugarjuk got
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‘We made it for Inuit’: North of North creators thrilled to start work on new season
Series filmed in Iqaluit hit Netflix’s top 10 in 27 countries, and is renewed for a 2nd season Over eight
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Greenland reggae band Sauwestari to play Alianait Arts Festival in Arctic Canada
The Alianait Arts Festival, a renowned cultural event held annually in Arctic Canada, confirmed the dates for its 2025 edition
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Fire consumes arena, circus and performing arts space in Igloolik, Nunavut
By Emma Tranter A fire has destroyed the arena in Igloolik, Nunavut, along with an important community hub that houses a local
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Singing the stories of Labrador: An Inuit choir shares language and culture
By Amanda Gear Every year at Christmas, a choir comes together in St. John’s to celebrate centuries-old traditions and music
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