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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Art and Culture
Film co-produced by Yukoner wins Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
A documentary about a polar bear co-produced by Yukoner Mike Code has taken home a top prize at the Sundance
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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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Iqaluit Pan-Arctic Vision celebrates diversity, community and coming home to your cat
The music festival wrapped in Iqaluit Saturday After a week of music with messages ranging from fighting for justice to
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NYC’s MoMA adds artwork by Nunavut artist Shuvinai Ashoona to collection
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has acquired two drawings by acclaimed Nunavut artist Shuvinai Ashoona, marking
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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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History maker — Sami artist Katarina Barruk performs at BBC Proms
Katarina Barruk made history on Sunday evening as the first Sami artist to perform in concert at the famous BBC
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A rap festival near the Arctic Ocean delights crowds under the midnight sun
It was well past midnight when Mihkku Laiti appeared on stage to perform at an open-air music festival in 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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New residency invites Indigenous artists to northern Sweden
A culture centre in Sweden is inviting Indigenous artists from northern Canada to participate in a new art residency program.
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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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Connecting with the past—Artist Abraham Anghik Ruben reflects on art & ancestry
The Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq has launched a solo exhibition highlighting the work of Inuvialuit artist Abraham Anghik Ruben and his
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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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‘North of North,’ set in Arctic Canada, officially renewed for season 2
The comedy series North of North has been renewed for a second season, following a successful first run across APTN,
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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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