Pijunarnnivut – Pingutitijiit
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General Information & Schedule
Isaruit Inuit Creators’ Conference
Sept 30 – October 1, 2022
For more information contact: isaruitinuitsewing@outlook.com or call 613 408 8299
Purpose:
To collect Inuit ‘artists’, that is, pingutitijiit, together virtually and in person to absorb, to network, to discuss and to strengthen their lives as ‘artists’ and as “Inuit” pingutitijiit, sananguatit luni, titirturaqtiit… miqqsutijiit… Pinguttiiinirq…
Terminiology:
Pingutitijiit = “ artists “ = “Creators” (from a thought in the artist’s mind, to something people can see…. Act of creation = Creators )
Goals:
- To build strength amongst Inuit Artists [ Pingutitinjiit]… Sanaugaliutiit….
- To anchor Inuit arts in Inuit Cultural history and traditions
- To Connect Inuit artists with each other
- To explore new avenues of making things
Pijunnarnivut Planning Committee:
Pijunnarnivut conference Committee:
Ruben Komangapik, Vice Chair of Isaruit Board
Billy Merkosak, Cultural Advisor of Isaruit Board
John Houston, Inuit Arts Consultant to Isaruit
Jenny Soucie & Priscilla Kuksuk, Office support
Beverly Illauq, Centre Co- Coordinator of Isaruit
