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What Inuit Art Can Teach Poland About Climate Change
Leslie Scanlon unpacks Qavavau Manumie’s graphic artwork.
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How One Inuit Sculpture Links Two Very Different Parts of the World
Napatsi Folger finds Inuit compassion and understanding reflected in Tutuyea Ikkidluak’s sculpture.
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What Arctic Char Means to Inuit Nunangat
Emily Laurent Henderson explores the meaning behind Jennie Williams’ photograph.
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The Power of Nostalgia in Inuit Art
Inuit representation in toys and art.
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Ottawa Park Officially Named After Annie Pootoogook
The graphic artist from Kinngait honoured in naming ceremony on International Inuit Day.
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How Storytelling Endures Through Inuit Art
Megan Kyak-Monteith explores the story behind Davidialuk Amittu’s sculpture.
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Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory Wins the Sobey Art Award
The Iqaluit-based artist is the first Inuk in 15 years to receive the honour.
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The Many Meanings of Joe Talirunili’s “The Migration”
Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona reveals what made Joe Talirunili Joe Talirunili.
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Learning the Disappearing Art of Black-bottomed Sealskin Boots
Vanessa Flowers and Veronica Flowers carry on their grandmother’s legacy.
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How Jessie Oonark Turned Qamani’tuaq Into a Hub for Inuit Art
The beginnings of the Baker Lake Sanavik Co-operative.
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7 Bone-Rattling Works of Skeleton Art
We’re bringing you skulls this spooky season.
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What Can Be Learned From the First Generation of Holman Artists?
A look into Helen Kalvak’s contributions to the Ulukhaktok co-operative movement.
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What Did Ookpik Dolls Have to Do With Kuujjuaq’s Co-op Movement?
How Jeannie Snowball’s iconic owl helped to sustain the Nunavik artist co-operative.
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Inside the Mind of “Tattooed Woman”
Phebe Bentley exposes the secrets of one 1950s carving.
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How Inuit Artists Came Together to Establish Nunavik’s First Co-op
Levi Qumaluk, Aisa Qoperqualu, Charlie Sivuarapik and Peter Amautik’s legacy in Puvirnituq.
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How I Choose to Carry on My Family’s Artistic Legacy
Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona examines her grandmother Victoria Mamnguqsualuk’s art.
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2 Inuit Nominated for 2021 Governor General’s Literary Awards
Norma Dunning named finalist for her story collection and Larry Audlaluk for his memoir.
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4 Must-See Films at imagineNATIVE 2021
Our editors’ top picks from the world’s largest Indigenous media arts festival.
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Nunatsiavut Artist Jason Sikoak Designs Coin for the Royal Canadian Mint
Sikoak speaks with the IAQ about the inspiration behind their design.
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How Did Kananginak Pootoogook Help Open Kinngait’s First Print Shop?
A brief history of West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative’s early days.
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“Nalujuk Night” Takes Home Award for Best Atlantic Short Documentary
Jennie Williams’ debut film wins at FIN Festival.
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How Tim Pitsiulak’s Work is Connected to the Land
Kale Sheppard looks below the surface of this icon’s artwork.
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“Angakusajaujuq” wins Best Canadian Short Film at TIFF
Toronto International Film Festival awards Zacharias Kunuk’s animated film.
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5 Inuit Artists to Support on Orange Shirt Day
Buy from Indigenous Creators on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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What Stories Can a Stone Sculpture Tell Us?
Brian Kowikchuk interprets the tale Kumakuluk Saggiak left behind in stone.
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Tarralik Duffy Through 5 Works of Art
Get to know the winner of the 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award.
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Tarralik Duffy wins 2021 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
The multidisciplinary artist is the second winner of the IAF’s $10,000 prize, plus solo exhibition and residency at WAG-Qaumajuq.
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A Portrait of Inuit Self-Sustainability Carved in Stone
Topsy Banksland takes us on a tour of Pierre Karlik’s complicated carving.
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13 Questions with Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory
2021 Sobey shortlisted artist gets real about her recent work.
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What One Inukjuak Sculpture Says About the Past
Holly Andersen shows off female power in one 1950s sculpture.
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Kalaaleq Artist Showcases Inuit Values in Watercolour Portrait
Olivia Thomassie explores the knowledge contained in this painting by Seqininnguaq Poulsen.
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Zacharias Kunuk’s “Angakusajaujuq” Takes the Stage at TIFF
Award-winning film to show at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
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Why Couzyn van Heuvelen Creates Giant Inuit Art Objects
The IAQ talks with the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award shortlisted artist.
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What Drives Inuit Artist Tarralik Duffy to Create
The IAQ talks with the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award shortlisted artist.
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How Inuit Photographer Eldred Allen Became an Accidental Artist
The IAQ talks with KAMA shortlisted artist Eldred Allen.
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Kablusiak Turns Inuit Narrative On Its Head
The IAQ talks with KAMA shortlisted artist Kablusiak.
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5 Places to Find Public Inuit Art
Must-see artworks to visit across Canada.
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Inuit Print Gives a Glimpse into Shaman’s Performance
Luke Anguhadluq draws us into the iglu to watch a drum dance.
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Stone Owl Sparks Memories of a Successful Hunt
Kyle Natkusiak Aleekuk makes a connection with Osuitok Ipeelee’s Mythical Owl.
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Inuit Artists Shine at Governor General Mary Simon's Inauguration
Designers Victoria Okpik and Julie Grenier and performer Elisapie featured at the ceremony.
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5 Friendly Inuit Artworks to Send to Your BFF
Artworks that celebrate friendship, kindness and connection.
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Building a Photographic Community in a Lockdown?
What keeps Inupiaq artist Brian Adams looking to the future.
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Meet the 4 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award Shortlisted Artists
Inuit artists Eldred Allen, Tarralik Duffy, Kablusiak and Couzyn van Heuvelen in the running for $10,000 prize.
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Processing Change in a Pandemic Using Photography
How Inuk artist Jennie Williams adapted her practice to document family life indoors.
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Why Taqralik Partridge Refocused on Home During COVID-19
An Inuit writer uses photographs to speak to how the pandemic has reinforced her values.
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Inuvialuk artist Nanook Gordon Supports Community with the Creation of Native Arts Society
Canada’s first Indigenous two-spirit, trans-led arts gallery to open in Toronto this fall.
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How an Inuit Photographer Found Comfort Inside During a Global Pandemic
How Chris P. Sampson reframes his world when home means so much more.
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9 Inuit Artists Break World Records at Auction
Staggering sales for sculptures by Oviloo Tunnillie, Elijassiapik and Sheokjuk Oqutaq top the list.
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How One Artwork Smashes the Boundary Between Past and Present
Shuvinai Ashoona brings a mythical creature face to face with a modern cell phone.
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Your Guide to Some of History’s Biggest Inuit Artists
Learn about the life and career of influential artists Kenojuak Ashevak, Jessie Oonark, Tivi Etok, Agnes Nanogak Goose and Gilbert Hay.
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