Inuit Artists’ Conference
Four days of performance, panels, demos, and country food that celebrate Inuit art while tackling the “rough ice” of visibility, markets, and cultural continuity.
About the Conference
Manilasiurniq – Navigating Rough Ice
March 26–29, 2025 • Ottawa
The 2025 Inuit Creators’ gathering brought together photographers, tattoo revivalists, sculptors, drum dancers, throat-singers, filmmakers, and policy advocates. All events were free, rooted in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), and hosted at 815 St. Laurent Blvd.
Featured Downloads
Manilasiurniq – Navigating Routh Ice Conference Report
Invitation for Inuit art & craft vendors to join the final-day market (29 March, 10 AM–2 PM). Tables and space were provided free of charge.
Conference Poster
One-page overview with dates, head-shots of the four headliners (Sheena Akomalik, Manasie Akpaliapik, Zorga Qaunaq, John Houston) and a list of highlights: art workshops, throat-singing & drum-dance, Inuit vendors (29 March).
Artists Line-Up
Daily schedule of performers & speakers: photography talk by Ben Illauq; tattoo revitalisation with Zorga Qaunaq; drum-dance by Ruben Komangapik; panels with John Houston, Naullaq Anakak, more (see image, page 1).
Vendor Call-out
Invitation for Inuit art & craft vendors to join the final-day market (29 March, 10 AM–2 PM). Tables and space were provided free of charge.
Conference Themes
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar | Revitalising tattoo art; throat-singing & drum-dance; country-food dinner. |
| 27 Mar | Panel on Inuit art’s international status; sewing insights from Naullaq Anakak. |
| 28 Mar | Economics of sculpture; live alabaster-carving demo. |
| 29 Mar | Artists’ royalties & IP (Theresie Tungilik); final performances; vendor market. |
Call-for-Vendors / Presenters
Interested in presenting at an Isaruit conference?
Email info@isaruit.ca with “Presenter” in the subject line. Spaces are free for Inuit artists; travel bursaries available for presenters.
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