January 29, 2015 – Iqaluit, NU – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council.
Minister Aglukkaq announced today an investment to support the continued development of Nunavut’s arts and craft sector by increasing national and international promotion of Inuit art.
The Government of Canada is providing funding to help promote Inuit artists in national art galleries and museums, as well as in emerging international markets. The funding will also support the development of an Inuit art website, work towards creating a permanent art exhibit at Iqaluit’s new airport and updates to the Nunavut Arts and Craft Association’s (NACA) strategic plan. In addition, NACA will undertake a number of initiatives to increase capacity in the sector, such as an art business-related skills development workshop.
Ted Laking
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
819-997-1441
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor, Nunavut Region
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
867-975-3722
CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada's three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.
Matthew Illaszewicz
Manager, Communications
Government of Nunavut
867-975-7818
Rowena House
Executive Director
Nunavut Arts and Crafts Association
867-979-7808