Our History and Culture

Traditional Inuvialuit clothing provided more than just protection from the elements. The shapes and decorative elements of garments revealed gender and social identity, and provided connections to the spiritual world.

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Featured Artist

Helen Sanikpiak Kitekudlak started sewing at a young age helping her mom Nora Hayulak Memogana sew the liners for mitts and shoes.

Drum dance wallhangings have been Helen's favourite items to sew so far, but she would like to experiment with new patterns and try new ideas! 

 

Helen is an Inuvialuk artist in sewing from Ulukhaktok

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