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Calls growing for law to protect Inuit art from fakes. But how would it be enforced? – Nunatsiaq News
Jun 4, 2024 ‘In some ways, cultural appropriation approaches fraud but in a legal sense, it isn’t,’ says executive director of Inuit Art Foundation Like many Nunavummiut, Janet Pitsiulaaq Brewster was very young when she made her first carving. She carved a little seal head while in Grade 5 at Nakasuk School in Iqaluit. “I […]
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The NWT Arts Council is looking for new members
June 3, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking individuals from the South Slave, Dehcho, North Slave, and Tłı̨chǫ regions with a passion for the arts, culture, and heritage to join the NWT Arts Council for a two-year term starting December 1, 2024. Council members provide recommendations to the Minister of Education, Culture […]
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Tłı̨chǫ Government Approves 2024 Harvest Subsidy Payment
Behchokǫ̀, NT – The Chiefs Executive Council (CEC) has approved the 2024 Harvest Subsidy Payment of $250 to each enrolled Tłı̨chǫ Citizen. The information included below will provide additional information to Harvest Subsidy recipients. Tłı̨chǫ Citizens must submit a completed 2024 Harvest Subsidy Payment Form. Hard copies are available for completion at the Tłıc̨hǫ head […]
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Sacred Perspectives 2024 Elder & Youth Gathering Summary
The Sacred Perspectives gathering was the first event planned under my new role as the Director of Nation Building and Self-Determination. The intention of this gathering and this role is to create a collective vison, foster unity, enhance knowledge sharing along with the reclamation of Gwich’in values. Nation building involves using Gwich’in knowledge and values […]
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Nunavut elder hopes Ahiarmiut artifacts can return to Canada – Nunatsiaq News
May 29, 2024 David Serkoak hopes a collection of items currently kept in Europe will one day be available for viewing An Arviat elder who recently went to Europe to view Inuit artifacts from a private collection says he hopes the items will one day be returned to Canada. David Serkoak left in mid-May to […]
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Take a Family on the Land Program Returns
May 28, 2024 To help offset the costs of participating in land-based experiences like camping, boating, fishing and hunting, and traditional activities, funding through the Take a Family on the Land Program is once again being offered so more northerners can get involved. Any Indigenous government, Indigenous organization, community government or not-for-profit association in the […]
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Federal, provincial and territorial ministers gather to support culture and heritage at annual meeting
WHITEHORSE, YT, – Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for culture and heritage held their annual meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon, on May 15–17, 2024, to discuss priority topics, share information and exchange best practices on current issues and opportunities in the arts, culture and heritage sectors in Canada. The event was hosted by Pascale […]
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NWT artists heading to Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival – Cabin Radio
May 16, 2024 Several Indigenous artists from the Northwest Territories will showcase their work in Toronto later this month. The Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival occurs every two years. The fourth edition is set to take place from May 30 to June 2, featuring runway shows, a marketplace with dozens of vendors, panels, workshops and a […]
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APTN to launch Indigenous-language channel in broadcast shift – Cabin Radio
May 15, 2024 APTN has received regulatory permission to change the way its television shows are broadcast, creating a new channel dedicated to Indigenous-language content in the process. At the moment, APTN broadcasts three regional feeds (APTN West, East and North) and a national high-definition feed. The feeds offer different programming at different times. This […]
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Indigenous luxury on display at this year’s Met Gala – CBC
May 08, 2024 ‘Our people are born with couture,’ says Keri Ataumbi, an artist tapped to help create Lily Gladstone’s look The red carpet at this year’s Met Gala in New York carried the steps of Indigenous ancestors, and some notable Indigenous people too. Keri Ataumbi, a Kiowa jeweller and metalsmith based in Sante Fe, […]
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