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N.W.T. artists ‘create beautiful things’ in the year after Yellowknife’s wildfire evacuation – CBC

by ahnationtalk on August 16, 202468 Views

Aug 16, 2024

Art has helped some N.W.T.ers process the emotion of last year’s wildfires

Wildfires are often seen as a destructive force.

It’s something the N.W.T knows all too well. Fires have the capacity to burn forests, destroy homes and decimate entire communities. But – just as they breathe new life into the ecological landscape – wildfire has also been a force for creativity in the territory.

Friday marks one year since the evacuation of Yellowknife, Ndilǫ and Dettah was declared. Beadwork, paintings, magazines and music have all been shaped by the collective experience of fleeing from wildfire. To mark the anniversary, we’re looking at how that experience has shaped art in the N.W.T. over the past year.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/wildfire-art-one-year-later-1.7293909

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