From Sept 9th to the beginning of October, an electrical upfit is happening at Isaruit’s shops! Jumec, a company from Gatineau is installing adequate and appropriate electrical circuits and outlets in order for Isaruit’s new space to be a safe and fully functional.
July 1-16: The office will be open, but the shops will be closed to the public. Starting July 16: The office and shops will resume regular hours. Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Shop Open Hours: Daily from noon to 5:00 pm. Note: No Friday Drop-Ins on July 5th and...
Isaruit is moving into its new space at the Rideau Hub!
Isaruit, which means “wings” in Inuktitut, originated as a women’s sewing center in 2017 after five grandmothers from Inuit families recognized the need for a space in Ottawa where women could sew and share traditional patterns.
The Ottawa Arts Council is very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 ActivArt Community Micro-Grants program. The Council disbursed $5000 to the artists, achieved through fundraising and donations from the community.
We would like to honour the late Malachi Kigutak, one of the founders of Isaruit. Malachi suggested the name “Isaruit” for our organization, in July 2018 when we were applying for Incorporation as a Not for Profit from the Government of Canada. We were then...
We Create. Space for Inuit Innovation, Empowerment, Reclaiming and Reconciliation We hope you will consider including Isaruit in your giving. It’s easy to do, now that we are a registered Canadian charity. And all donors will receive Canadian...
September 12, 2023: Isaruit is presently waiting for funding to arrive later this fall, in order to be able to hire for this position. Please send a note to the Centre Coordinator at inuitwomensewing@gmail.com if you intend to...
On February 24, 2023, Isaruit was granted Charitable Status by the Canada Revenue Agency! This is a huge boost for Isaruit’s future. Now we will be able to partner with the community of Ottawa and beyond to help Isaruit fulfill its visions of creation: Producing...
Saturday, January 30, 2023, at the Isaruit Inuit Arts AGM, a new Board of Directors for Isaruit was elected. Here is the list of officers. ᐃᓴᕈᐃᑦ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓯᕗᐊᑎᑎᔨIsaruit Inuit Arts Board of Directors ᓂᕈᐊᑕᐅᔪᑦ, ᔭᓄᐊᕆ 28, 2023As of election, at the AGM, January 28, 2023 ᐃᒃᓯᕙᐅᑕ...
