Nunavut Day, which is annually celebrated on July 9, commemorates the passing of two Nunavut acts by the Government of Canada: the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act on July 9, 1993. Nunavut officially split from the Northwest Territories and became a Canadian territory on April 1, 1999. Several events, cultural activities, and Arctic exhibitions celebrate Nunavut Day throughout Canada.
Nunavut, which in Inuktitut means ‘our land,’ is rich in tradition, culture, and sense of community, thanks to generations of Inuit who have cared for and lived on the land for millennia. From Sanikiluaq to Grise Fiord, Nunavut is home to vast landscapes, vibrant languages, and many peoples. Forward-looking, resilient, and diverse, Canada’s youngest territory embodies our promise as a country.- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
At Gallery Indigena, we are very pleased to carry a large collection of carvings, prints, and cards by First Nations artists from Nunavut. Our founder, Erla Boyer, travels annually to Cape Dorest to personally meet and purchase art from the artists. From celebrated printer Kenojuak Ashevak, whose stonecut prints are highly sought after, to smaller carvers that utilizes locally sourced serpentine for carvings large and small, we have a great selection that is ready to be viewed.
Happy Nunavut Day, and we hope to see you soon at one of our three galleries!