June 26, 2014 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister for the Arctic Council
Minister Leona Aglukkaq today announced CanNor funding for two projects to help support and develop the creative talents of artists in Cape Dorset, Nunavut.
CanNor invested in design and construction documents to build a new Cultural Centre and Print Shop for Cape Dorset. A new building is a priority for the community as it will provide a community heritage centre for both residents and visitors, a print shop for the production of the world famous Cape Dorset prints, and space for the display and sale of artwork. Once design work is complete, construction of the new building could begin in 2015.
CanNor also invested in the renovation of the recently re-opened Alda Sewing Group Building. The renovated building serves as a place for residents to gather and for elders to pass down traditional knowledge, such as cooking and sewing, to members of the community. During the tourism season, it will be opened to individual artists looking to sell their work.
For further information, please contact:
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Jonathan Lefebvre
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor
867-975-3722
Department of Culture and Heritage, Government of Nunavut
Leevede Atagoyuk
Communications Manager
867-975-5526
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Kerry McCluskey
Director of Communications
867-975-4914
Municipality of Cape Dorset
Mike Hayward
Senior Administrative Officer
867-897-8943
