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Cole Felix (Nunga)

Cole Felix, also known as Nunga, is from Tuktoyaktuk. He began carving small pieces with bone and wood during the summer of 2022 while working at whale camp. After completing his first carving, he discovered a deep passion for the craft. He says carving clears his mind and helps him stay focused.

In 2024, while waiting in Yellowknife with his fiancé for the birth of their first child, Cole spent time in a workshop with his good friend, Derrald Taylor. Derrald introduced him to carving soapstone and shared valuable tips.

"After I did my first soapstone carving, I was hooked on working with soapstone and I have been keeping myself busy since," he says. Cole hopes to build a long and fulfilling career in the craft.

Carver Cole Felix can be reached by phone

867 340-0029 or by email fcole@gmail.com