Traditional Inuvialuit clothing provided more than protection from the elements. It was also a form of expression and storytelling. Sewn into the precious fabrics were stories of people, places and situations that would become a part of the piece - with every stitch life stories are woven into works of art - weaving together the past and the present, the traditional and the contemporary. Developing these traditional techniques required skill and creativity that can only be taught by Elders...
Meet Kylik Kisoun Taylor and his uncle, Gerry Kisoun. Kylik has always felt a strong connection to the wide-open spaces of the Beaufort Delta and the traditi...
Rooted in the traditional practices, the Saliqmuit: Centre for Arts and Culture will be modeled after Indigenous architectures and ingenuity. Here’s the buildings that influenced the centre and the stories behind the design.
Meet Seha, a true survivor. Seha's horns were brutally hacked from his face in a poaching attempt in 2016. But his story is a tale of hope and strength.
More than just an Arts and Culture Centre, Saliqmiut symbolizes hope for the community of Tuk. Artists can perfect their craft, Elders can continue to share stories and traditional knowledge, visitors can learn more about the history of Tuk and the rich culture, and more importantly the community can gather, take pride in being Inuvialuit and preserve the culture for future generations to come.
Saliqmiut Drummers & Dancers - Saliqmiut Virtual Performance #1
In one lifetime the community of Tuktoyaktuk, or Tuktuuyaqtuuq in Inuvialuktun, has grown from 5 to 6 houses on the shore of the Arctic Ocean to a small hamlet and tourist destination. As time goes on and life in Tuk changes, the traditional knowledge that was core to life in the North seems to be getting lost with today’s youth. But the elders of Tuk are working to change that.
Meet Lenora Barrett, an incredibly talented photographer based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Lenora mainly focuses on landscapes, aurora borealis, a...
We’re a place from the pages of history: a place that still lives free and wild. Big and big-hearted. Full of adventure and discovery. And more accessible than you think. The Northwest Territories is the last corner of North America to be tamed – home to the biggest and deepest lakes, the highest waterfalls, the fabled Northwest Passage, the forbidding Barrenlands, and so much more. It is home to people with deep roots, diverse cultures, hearty handshakes, and spellbinding stories. In our...
ONE Championship warriors would not exist today without the martial arts legends that came before them. Sit back and enjoy a curated collection of iconic sayings and philosophies from the all-time greats, including Bruce Lee, Mike Tyson, Georges St-Pierre, and many more!