My Nuna : 6 photographers showcase a favourite shot – Canadian Geographic

Jan 06, 2025

Their deep ties to Nunavut shine through in their work. Why these particular images strike a chord with each photographer.

An Elder smiles proudly as she hugs her grandchild in a sealskin tent. A beloved mother gazes out over her hometown. A woman raises her hands to the sky to show off her new tattoos. These six photographers provide a short but sweet visual tour of Nunavut, giving viewers just the tiniest taste of how very special the people and places of Nunavut are.

Katherine Takpannie

Katherine Takpannie is an urban Inuk whose family is originally from Apex Hill, near Iqaluit. However, she was born in Montreal. Takpannie is a self-taught, emerging photographer who wants to reveal the complexities and nuances of urban Inuit life. Her visual language expands out from lifestyle portraiture to include lush landscapes and gritty urban scenes. Takpannie also captures performative and political gestures with the goal of raising awareness and bringing forth important conversations.

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