Connections & Discussions with Elders
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Nalunaikutit: Markers and Signposts on the Land, with Jushua Illauq and Phoebe Pitseolak and others.
ᐃᓄᓕᓴᐅᑎᑦ ᔪᓱᐊ ᐃᓪᓚᖅ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐱᐱ ᐱᑦᓯᐅᓚᒃ
Isaruit Elders' Consultations are delivered on the Webex meeting platform. If you plan to attend the Elders' Consultations virtually, please download the Webex application onto the device you will be using (computer, cell phone, tablet or iPad). See you there!
We Work Together!
Do you have questions about how to set up your Facebook or Online arts business properly?
Isaruit Arts is providing arts business appointments with John Houston who works with us as a consultant.
(courtesy of Adventure Canada)
Isaruit Arts for Life, Inuit Elders' Consultation
Tuesday, April 19 2022
Games for Life. Jushua Illauq and Phoebe Pitseolak with other elders discuss the games used by Inuit families to teach children traditional values.
In the News…
First sewing class in our new Isaruit Studios area
Parka Making with Elisapee Burmingham and Susie Kettler
Isaruit’s New Working and Making Space Open in April!
Our work crew is just putting the finishing touches on the changes to our new working space, a former woodworking shop in Rideau High School—Room #117
Current Events
Inuit Artists' Meet and Mentor Conference
Wednesday & Thursday Sept 22-23, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm. Register by email: iwsdataclerk@gmail.com to attend virtually by Zoom.
Isaruit Showcase and Website Launch
4:30 - 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 23, at Room #206, 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Please make reservations to attend, either in person or virtually by Zoom. Email iwsdataclerk@gmail.com.
Employment Opportunities
Part-Time Screener
Part-Time Screener position at Isaruit is open. The screener will welcome people to the Isaruit shop at #117, 815 St. Laurent and help them sign in, and will assist Sewing & Shop Program Coordinators to manage and clean the space at room #117. The Screener will...
Part Time Shop Instructors
Part-Time Shop Instructors needed. Two part-time employees working 15 hours per week @ $20 per hour will be hired by Isaruit Inuit Arts. The Instructors will show shop participants how to make Inuit tools and other cultural items in the shop at Room # 117, 815...
Isaruit Inuit Arts – Interviewer Position
Isaruit is hiring an interviewer to interview Inuit artists living in the Ottawa area. This is a casual position. Starting at $21 per hour. 5 hours of paid training to be provided. Requirements: good English and Inuktitut speaking and reading skills, a phone (we can provide a calling and data plan), & basic computer skills . An interest in visual and/or sewing arts is an asset. For more information or to apply , call or text Beverly Illauq at 613 298 6209 . Closing date: Ongoing
For more information or to apply, call or text Beverly Illauq at 613 298 6209
Volunteer Opportunities
For Inuit in Ottawa, ISARUIT is a place of welcome where things are done in an Inuit way…sewing, crafts, designing, eating & talking together
Testimonials
About 3000 Inuit in Ottawa, sewing and creating
“Coming here and hearing people speak my language, it’s so amazing because I don’t hear that often,” she said, carefully adding beads to a black and turquoise flower. I love the stories that they tell. That’s my favourite part.”
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Inuit women, men and youths in the Ottawa area, from all areas of Inuit Nunanga in Canada
