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Inuit Art Foundation Launches First-Ever Dedicated Digital Resource for Inuit Artists
The Developing Qanuqtuurniq: Artist Portal offers Inuit artists exclusive access to resources for funding, community-building and professional development.
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IAF Launches Innovative New Grant Program for Inuit Artists
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Kenojuak Ashevak's Green-tailed Enchanted Owl Breaks Record at Auction
Annie Pootoogook, Tim Pitsiulak, Niviaxie and more set new personal records at Inuit art auctions.
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IAQ Staff Share Their Favourite 2022 Stories
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Inuk Curator Krista Zawadski Among Finalists for Talent Award
Prestigious $50,000 award recognizes outstanding research, leadership potential.
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National Gallery Names Jocelyn Piirainen Associate Curator of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization
Piirainen joins the National Gallery of Canada curatorial team.
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Taqralik Partridge Named Associate Curator of Indigenous Art at AGO
As Associate Curator, Partridge will develop exhibitions, lead acquisitions, and champion new and diverse voices from across the circumpolar north.
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Inuk Artist Aedan Corey Designs Holiday Box for Purolator
Nunavut artist to work with program that sees $5,000 donated to food bank.
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TikTok Accelerator Program Welcomes 6 Inuit Content Creators
The National Screen Institute launches the second edition of its TikTok Accelerator.
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Darcie Bernhardt, Jessica Winters Receive Emerging Artists Award
Annual $5,000 Saunderson Prize recognizes emerging artists with great potential.
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Inuit Artists to Watch For at Art Toronto
Contemporary, historical Inuit artists to share the world stage at “Canada’s art fair”
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Telefilm Partners with Arctic Indigenous Film Fund
Telefilm joins network funding Arctic Indigenous productions
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Uvagut TV Petitioning for Mandatory Inclusion on Basic Cable
First Inuktut-language channel in Canada aims to change their broadcast status.
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9 Inuit- and Sámi-Directed Films to Catch at imagineNATIVE
Inuit and Sámi filmmakers bring Arctic life to the screen at Indigenous film and media arts fest.
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Inuit Art Adorns New Truth and Reconciliation Coin
Jason Sikoak co-designs Truth and Reconciliation Medallion.
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Inuit Art Must-Sees at Nuit Blanche 2022
Inuit art installations you just can’t miss in Toronto at Nuit Blanche.
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ÁRRAN 360° and ARCTIC XR Premiere at Venice Biennale Sámi Pavilion
Circumpolar filmmakers use 360-degree screens to blend Indigenous storytelling with new technology.
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Tanya Tagaq Documentary “Ever Deadly” to Premiere at TIFF 2022
The Inuk throat singer tells her story in an immersive music doc at Toronto film festival.
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Gayle Kabloona Creates Wallpapers for Google Pixel
Inuk artist celebrates World Indigenous Peoples’ Day with three new backgrounds available worldwide.
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Canada Council for the Arts Announces 2 Funding and Capacity Building Partnerships for Indigenous Artists
CCA partners with Yukon government and the IAF.
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IAQ Takes Home Gold at National Magazine Awards
IAQ wins two gold medals
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Tivi Etok Becomes Member of Ordre des Arts et des Lettres du Québec
Celebrated Nunavik artist is the Ordre’s third Inuit member.
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Shuvinai Ashoona Awarded Special Mention at 59th Venice Biennale
Recognition for the Inuit graphic artist from Kinngait, NU, in the international art exhibition.
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Two Canadian Screen Awards Go to Inuit Shorts in 2022
Jennie William’s “Nalujuk Night” and Zacharias Kunuk’s “Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice” take home awards.
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Three Inuit Singer-Songwriters Recognized by 2022 Juno Awards
Looee Arreak and Deantha Edmunds nominated for classical performance; Susan Aglukark to receive humanitarian award.
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David Ruben Piqtoukun Wins 2022 Governor General’s Award
Visual artist receives Artistic Achievement Award for decades spent creating Inuit art.
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Inuit Musician and Filmmakers Nominated for Canadian Screen Awards
Four Inuit up for awards at the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.
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Shuvinai Ashoona to be Featured at 2022 Venice Biennale
Celebrated graphic artist appears in the fair’s central exhibition.
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Heather Igloliorte Awarded Royal Canadian Academy of Arts Medal
The Inuk scholar and curator from Nunatsiavut was recognized for her contributions to the arts.
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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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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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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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“Nalujuk Night” Takes Home Award for Best Atlantic Short Documentary
Jennie Williams’ debut film wins at FIN Festival.
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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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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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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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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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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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Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory Makes Sobey 2021 Shortlist
Third Inuit artist ever to reach the shortlist!
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Inuit Art Quarterly Nominated for 7 National Magazine Awards
IAQ recognized for Short Feature Writing, Best Editorial Package, Editor Grand Prix, Publisher Grand Prix and Best Magazine!
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4 Circumpolar Indigenous Artists Longlisted for Sobey Art Award
First time in the award’s history that 4 circumpolar Indigenous artists have appeared on a longlist together.
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Trickster’s Anna Lambe Gets Second Nomination for Best Supporting Actress
Emerging talent proud to represent a young generation of up-and-coming Inuit performers.
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Nunavut Heritage Centre Receives $490,000 in Additional Funding from NTI
Nunavut-based centre gets one step closer to being built.
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INUA Opens to the Public
Doors open on the inaugural exhibition at Qaumajuq, WAG’s new Inuit art centre.
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2 Inuit Designers Among 12 Winners of 2021 National Fur Design Competition
Erica Joan Lugt, Olivia Chislett win trip to intensive fur design workshop in Toronto.
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Germaine Arnaktauyok Wins Governor General Award
Visual artist takes home Artistic Achievement Award.
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WAG-Qaumajuq Unveils Sculpture by Abraham Anghik Ruben
Polar bear sculpture to sit at entrance to Qaumajuq outdoor plaza.
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Uvagut TV Becomes First-Ever Indigenous-Language Channel in Canada
Inuktut-language channel to broadcast across Nunavut and Northwest Territories.
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Beatrice Deer Band Among Finalists in Quebec-Wide TV Talent Show
Singer-songwriter in the running for $100,000 prize.
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9 Records Broken at Inuit Art Auction
Career highs set for Jessie Oonark, John Pangnark and more.
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