This map shows a sample of our many incredible Inuit artists, with ways to find out more about them online.
You may search by an artist’s name, location or medium if you are familiar with them already, or zoom into a region and discover the artists listed in that area!
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Host Margaret Noksana welcomes Nikita Larter all the way from Toronto to the show. Nikita talks about developing their art practice and does some beading with Margaret. LIVE on July 7th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Host Margaret Noksana welcomes 15 year old Trenyce Voudrach to the show. They talk about how Trenyce started playing music, and then she plays us a few country songs. LIVE on June 15th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Trenyce Voudrach is an emerging Inuvialuk musician from Inuvik, NWT. Now 15 years old, she began playing guitar and singing at 9 years old. She learned the basics from her dad and they often jam together at home. Trenyce is able to learn new music quickly and remains self-motivated to experiment and find her unique sound and voice.
Host Margaret Noksana chats with Barb Memogana again, and they finish up making some seal skin slippers they started last week. LIVE on June 8th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Host Margaret Noksana chats with Barb Memogana about her childhood as she tells some stories, and then Barb shows us how to make some seal skin slippers. To be continued next episode! LIVE on June 1st 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Barb Memogana is originally from Ulukhaktok and is currently living in Inuvik NT.
When growing up in Ulukhaktok with her parents Jimmy and Nora Memogana, if they weren’t hunting or camping they would pass their time by doing sewing or craving and all other forms of art that connected her and them to their culture.
Host Margaret Noksana welcomes back Bambi Amos to continue working on some hide gloves that they started last week. LIVE on May 25th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Host Margaret Noksana welcomes Bambi and Miranda Amos to the show. Bambi leads the group in beginning to make some hide gloves. To be continued on the next episode of the show. LIVE on May 18th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
Miranda Amos is the owner of Tiktaaliq Designs. She is from Sachs Harbour NT and started sewing at 16 with the guidance of. Her mom and sister Bambi. She worked with Sealskin and has now moved on to beading. Now living in Whitehorse, Yukon, she feels blessed to be surrounded by positive influence and inspiration. She pictures herself with a large successful business in the future.
Bambi Amos's Inuvialuktun names are Tagyiluk and Aullagan. Named after both of her parent's mothers, Bambi grew up in Sachs Harbour, Tuk, and Inuvik. Bambi's Traditional Arts is the name of her sewing business. Give her a follow on Facebook and Instagram if you would like to view her work.
Host Margaret Noksana sits down with Jason Nasogaluak in Inuvik. Jason talks about growing up in Sachs Harbour and tells some amazing stories about hunting. LIVE May 11th 2022, on the Tunnganarniq Show.
