Pilot project brings elements of art school to Yellowknife
The Yellowknife Artist-Run Community Centre is holding an art critique pilot program it describes as "a grassroots art school" to support local artists.
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New film series ‘a beautiful testimony’ to NWT performing arts
The Trapper Radio Series highlights the talents and stories of more than 20 artists across the NWT, along with the importance of connection during the pandemic.
Watch: Yellowknifers prepare snow sculpture for Swedish festival
Watch two Yellowknifers take a test run at the snow sculpture of a Maori goddess they hope to reproduce at a Swedish festival later this month.
Dechinta to ‘showcase the North’ as host of NAISA conference
The NWT's Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning will help to host this year's Native American and Indigenous Studies Association conference.
‘It’s about home.’ Project celebrates cultural diversity of Canada
Helped by a Dene contributor, an art installation is attempting to capture the cultural diversity of 180 groups in a series of custom-designed maple leaves.
Robbie Craig commissioned by Yukon Quest dog race
NWT artist Robbie Craig says he is "honoured" to become the 2022 artist for the Yukon Quest. His work will appear on posters, publications, and street banners.
NWT’s Katłįà Lafferty becomes Vancouver climate writer in residence
Dene author Katłįà Lafferty is beginning a three-month spell as a Vancouver library's first climate writer in residence.
Behchokǫ̀ sewing circle teaches more than 150 people how to sew
A sewing program in Behchokǫ̀ called Come Sew with Auntie started up in January. It's been healing for both participants and the organizer during the pandemic.
Colville Lake kids rewrite 12 Days of Christmas
Kids from Colville Lake rewrote the 12 Days of Christmas. What do you think they came up with to make each day more northern?
Yellowknife duo enter Swedish snow carving contest
Yellowknife has for years welcomed the world's finest snow carvers. Now, the city is exporting them. Two residents will enter a contest in Sweden next month.
Folk on the Rocks starts selling 2022 early-bird, VIP tickets
Yellowknife’s Folk on the Rocks launched early-bird and VIP ticket sales for its July 2022 festival, promising compensation if Covid-19 cancels the event.
An Italian villa, on a July night, will sample the ice of the NWT
Musicians and videographers are together creating an icy 15-minute Northwest Territories production that will make its debut in a completely different setting.