Wednesday 6 November, 2024
Coffee, tea and small pastries.
Join us for the opening of the symposium! We will open events with a welcome to territory by Skawennati; a qulliq lighting and opening remarks by Heather Igloliorte.
In this panel, circumpolar artists who have shown their work both in community as well as at international art festivals and major exhibitions discuss their experiences engaging with the global contemporary art world. Panelists: Kablusiak, Inuuteq Storch, Julie Edel Hardenberg, Sonya Kehlier-Combs in conversation with
On this day gourmet lunch boxes are available for conference registrants
Acclaimed Inuit fashion designers share in this exciting dialogue on how they began their careers in fashion, where they’re headed, and how they bring Inuit culture into their designs and practices. Panelists: On the Runway: Inuit Fashion and Wearable Art - Taalrumiq , April Allen, Victoria Okpik, and Julie Grenier in conversation with...
Circumpolar Inuit curators share their critical and culturally-grounded approaches to curating exhibitions and working with museums and galleries at home and internationally in this panel. Panelists: Jocelyn Piirainen, Dine Arnannguaq Fenger Lynge, Nivi Christensen, Nadia...
Join us for a live podcast recording of "Northerned", with special musical guest Joey Juurini Partridge, hosted by Beatrice Deer and Tanya Innaaruli...
In partnership with Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership: The Pilimmaksarniq / Pijariuqsarniq Project, La Guilde is proud to present Amisut, an exhibition curated by Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak featuring the work of ten early-career Inuit artists: Natashia Allakariallak, Aedan Corey, Saelym Degrandpre, Malaya Kisa-Knickelbein, Mikak, Yvonne Moorhouse, Cassidy-Ann Netser, Jason Sikoak, Taqtu & Sarah Whalen Lunn. Going against the g...
Ahead of the opening of uummaqutik essence of life, Léuli Eshrāghi, Curator of Indigenous Practices, will sit down with the artist and the exhibition’s curator, asinnajaq, to talk about this brand new presentation of the Museum’s collection of art from Inuit Nunangat (Canadian Inuit territories). uum...
Every evening from dusk to 11pm, ulitsuak | marée montante | rising tide by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Glenn Gear will illuminate the Sherbrooke facade of the Michal and Renalta Hornstein Pavilion o...
Bourgie Hall of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents:For more than 15 years, Oktoecho has helped to share the wealth of Inuit culture with audiences through its boundless creativity. The original creation Saimaniq-Sivumut creates a true alchemy between three gems of this age-old culture: katajjaq, the Inuit drum, and Ayaya singing, while also incorporating Arabic polyrhythms, Japanese a...
Thursday 7 November, 2024
Coffee, tea and small pastries.
Join us for a conversation with some of the many wonderful alumni of the Inuit Futures in Arts Leadership project. As Inuit Futures draws to a close and new initiatives are being devised for the future, this panel is an opportunity for us to reflect on what we’ve learned, and spotlight some of the former IF students as they have moved in new exciting directions in their careers and practices.
Panelists: Pasha April Partridge, Neevie Simigak, Courtney Papigatuk-Bentley, and Lisi Etok
Panelist Speakers: Jamesie Fournie, Janice Grey, Napatsi Folger Moderator: Reneltta Arluk Date: Thursday, November 7thTime: 9:15...
This is a LGBTQ2S+ safe space open to all Inuit. Elder Levinia Brown invites queer and non-binary Inuit and their friends and families to come and share their stories and discuss pre-colonial Inuit gender and sexuality in this Inuit-only safe space.
Come for a 1 on 1 grant consultation session with a representative from various arts funders. A sign-up sheet wil be available, please stop by and sign up to book a time slot. First come first serve.
This exclusive preview for the opening of the new Inuit permanent collection at the MMFA is for Museum Members and symposium attendees
Excitingly, we are experiencing unprecedented numbers of Inuit taking up positions of leadership in arts institutions around the circumpolar world. In this panel both senior administrators and emerging Inuit arts leaders come together to discuss the transformation of arts institutions and organizations. Panelist Speakers: Reneltta Arlu...
During this session, we hear from the dynamic lineup of Inuit performance artists who will all perform during the Friday evening closing gala. The program is curated by Tanya Lukin-Linklater, who moderates this conversation. Panelist Speakers: Sylvia Cloutier, Allison Warden, Taqralik Partridge , Jessie Kleeman
In this special session, arts funders discuss opportunities for Inuit to access grants and other funding opportunities available to creatives and creators from the North.Funding Representatives: Arnakkuluk Jo Kleist, Saali Kuata, Amy Norman, Kerry Swanson, Susanne AndreasenModerator: Heather IgloliorteDate...
Artists who work in and for their communities and are invested in educating a new generation and carrying forward the stories, knowledge, and practices of their ancestors. Panelists: Christine Q Lussier, Hanne Kirkegaard, Sonya Kelliher-Combs, Veronica Flowers, Vanessa Flowers, Evie Mark
International Inuit Day Country Food Lunch catered in partnership with the Southern Quebec Inuit Association and hosted at the MMFA. With special performances.
Join curator Oolee Eegeesiak and special guest artists on a free tour of the featured exhibition Amisut, learn about the artists and their works in the exhibition, and maybe even buy a print from this fantastic exhibit at La Guilde featuring young and early career artists from across Inuit Nunangat. A...
In this exciting fishskin rawhide sewing workshop with famed Alaskan artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs, participants will work with salmon skin tanned by the artist as well as beads and other media, to produce tiny pouches in which to keep your "portable secrets!" This workshop is held at the Montreal ...
Join experienced Inuk printmaker Aeden Corey for a workshop on how to produce black and white lino-cut prints from start to finish, using your own drawings and designs to create original artworks that can be replicated by hand-pulled prints. This workshop is held at the Montreal Museum of Fine Ar...
The Inuit Art Quarterly's Tauttunnguaqti, or “one who envisions," Napatsi Folger, will give this creative and informative workshop on art writing for the renowned magazine. As the creative visionary for the magazine, Napatsi’s responsibilities are diverse and impactful. As the Tauttunnguaqti, Napatsi edits select issues of IAQ, shapes the themes, and collaborates on editorial decisions such as which artists an...
In this intermediate/advanced beading and tufting broach workshop, renowned artist Julie Grenier will guide experienced beaders in the creation of an innovative broach mixing a variety of techniques. Participants must already know how to bead, so come with your own materials or use those provided, and be ready to "level-up" on your skills with this pro!
Qiviut is the underwool from Umingmak (Muskox). It is known to be the finest fibre in the world. Experience a hands-on workshop to process qiviut from start to finish using basic tools to create a Qiviut yarn wrap necklace/bracelet. Together we will pull qiviut from the hide exploring multiple methods, clean, hand spin/electric spin, and then crochet with Qiviut and beads. Open to participants of any backgroun...
A voice workshop with throat singing techniques with Sylvia Cloutier, Akinisie Sivuarapik.
This is a mini kamik keychain or simple sealskin beaded keychain workshop hosted by two talented sisters from Nunatsiavut. Partcipants may choose which project they would like to make at the workshop depending on their level of skill and experience. Everyone comes away with a beautiful and practical creation in this exciting, all-welcome workshop! Sealskin (beginner) and Kamik (moderate)
Are you curious about the possibilities of rug hooking today as a business or contemporart art practice? In this free workshop, Textiles MFA student Jason Sikoak will demonstrate the steps required to take a rug from concept to completion in this automated rug tufting-gun demonstration, which will result in a collaborative art piece.
Inuk museum technician Isabelle Uyaralaaq Avingaq Choquette provides this in-depth, behind-the-scenes, intimate tour of the Avataq Cultural Institute collections. See historical and contemporary Nunavik artworks up close and personal in this rare opportununity in the vaults of Avataq.
This presentation brings together drawings, photographs, sculptures and more in order to promote and share Inuit artistic and cultural heritage and make it more accessible to all audiences. Conceived in collaboration with Inuk artist and curator asinnajaq, ᐆᒻᒪᖁᑎᒃ uummaqutik invites us to meditate on the rhythms of...
Every evening from dusk to 11pm, ulitsuak | marée montante | rising tide by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Glenn Gear will illuminate the Sherbrooke facade of the Michal and Renalta Hornstein Pavilion o...
Friday 8 November, 2024
Coffee, tea and small pastries.
Join Inuit artists, curators and community organizers for this conversation on their experiences as Inuit working in the North and leading Arctic arts institutions, including both new and established organizations. Panelists: Inez Shiwak, Special Kusugak, Kimberly Pilgrim, Jessica Kotierk
This is a LGBTQ2S+ safe space open to all Inuit. Elder Levinia Brown invites queer and non-binary Inuit and their friends and families to come and share their stories and discuss pre-colonial Inuit gender and sexuality in this Inuit-only safe space...
This panel highlights the voices and perspectives of some of the early career artists featured in the exhibition at La Guilde, Amisut. The conversation is moderated by the exhibition curator, Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak
Come for a 1 on 1 grant consultation session with a representative from various arts funders. A sign up sheet with be available, please stop by and sign up to book a time slot. First come first serve.
In this conversation about Inuit graphic design, three leading designers share their knowledge, experiences and insights working in this growing and highly-sought after aspect of Inuit creative expression. Panelists: Coco Lynge, Thomassie Mangiok, Mark BennettModerator:
In this Inuit-only conversation, Inuit tattoo artists invite conversation and knowledge-sharing about kakiniit and tunniit designs, patterns and meanings, and discuss their various experiences and best practices. Panelists: Marjorie Tahbone, Arsaniq Deer, Malaya Kisa-Knickelbein, Sarah Whalen Lunn
This panel on diverse and international contemporary art practices features mid-career artists on the rise, both within their communities and within national and international arts milieus. Join them for a discussion of their practices and insights into working and exhibiting art in broad contexts. Panelists: Erin Gingrich, Gayle Kabloona, Mike ...
On this day gourmet lunch boxes are available for conference registrants
Agguaq Collective highlights the work of nine Inuk women from across Nunavut and Nunavik who visit museum collections to study Inuit ancestral clothing and piqutiit (belongings). In this panel, members of the collective will talk about their work creating new garments based on the patterns found in collections.
This panel foregrounds the perspectives and voices of Queer Inuit artists from across Inuit Nunaat, and highlights their distinct experiences, knowledge, and practices.Panelists: Jenny Irene Miller, Aedan Corey, Siku Rojas, Drew Michael Moderator: Ossie Michelin Date: Friday, Nov...
It’s an exciting time for Inuit to work in film and television, with multiple networks, channels, studios and production companies now breaking into the mainstream media, documentary and entertainment industries, and with numerous artists working in video and digital media. This panel features a lively discussion with some of the leading Inuit creators working in the industry today.
Join us for a wrap-up conversation to reflect on not only the symposium, but also examine the recent history of Inuit art, take stock of the contemporary moment, and collectively envision where we want to take Inuit art into the future.
Curated by Heather Igloliorte and Taqralik Partridge, Ilagiit/Relatives features contemporary Inuit artists from throughout Inuit Nunaat whose works speak to ways of being in relation: to each other and community, the land, past and future generations, namesakes, and Inuit belongings. Inuit relational expressions are explored through painting, video, clothing, photography, textiles, ceramics and other practices; through both human and non-human rel...
Every evening from dusk to 11pm, ulitsuak | marée montante | rising tide by multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Glenn Gear will illuminate the Sherbrooke facade of the Michal and Renalta Hornstein Pavilion o...
Door open at 7:30, show at 8. Suarluni, Emergence features circumpolar women whose performance practices are sometimes described as theatre, spoken word, song, or performance art. Evoking our vibrant homelands and the radical possibilities of performance, they call to us—performances by Sylvia Cloutier, Jessie Kleemann, Taqralik Partridge, and Allison Akootchook Warden.
Join us to celebrate at the ᕿᓐᓂᕋᔮᑦᑐᖅ Qinnirajaattuq / Ripples closing gala featuring DJ Andachan from Greenland! Cash bar with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Please note there is no food available at this event. We recommend that you eat dinner beforehand a...