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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Qajakkut Society set to return to Canadian Canoe Museum
Original publication date: May 5, 2025 The Qajakkut Society is excited to return to working with the Canadian Canoe Museum this fall as part of its Builders in Residence Program. The museum, located in Peterborough, Ont., is bringing canoe and kayak building to life through its new program. Four expert builders from across Canada will take part in the program, each spending time at the museum to build traditional watercraft while sharing their knowledge through live demonstrations, workshops, and stories. The program gives visitors a rare chance to see a canoe or kayak being built in real time and to meet the people who carry on these important traditions. Members of the society are happy to be working with the museum again and say there'll be a lot of fun during their participation in October. They will build two south Baffin-style qajaq (kayak) frames, a unique design from their home region of southern Baffin Island that isn't widely known outside the North. While many people are familiar with Greenlandic-style kayaks, the south Baffin version is rarely seen, but they're still being made and used today, according to Aasivak Arnaquq-Baril, current president of the society. 'It's good for Canadians or anyone visiting the museum to see that these aren't just historical artifacts,' he said. 'They're embodiments of entire communities.' The Qajakkut Society is a non-profit organization based in Iqaluit. It was founded in 2016 by two passionate builders who wanted to create a space where people could learn about and revive traditional Inuit qajaq building. The group has four core members and about 20 members spread across the territory who are former students or friends of the society. They've been working closely with Elders and youth across Nunavut, running hands-on workshops that pass knowledge from one generation to the next. While some Elders still hold deep knowledge of these skills, much of it was at risk of being lost. This tradition is part of who they are as Inuit, and building these qajaq frames is a way to keep that alive, Arnaquq-Baril says. 'We're just bringing it back, breathing life into it again,' he said. This won't be the first time the society and the museum have teamed up. They worked together on a previous project to build a qajaq frame that's now on display in the new museum building. This time, the society will build inside the museum's state-of-the-art woodshop and lead paddling lessons with the finished qajaq, which will join the museum's on-water program fleet. There may be less need for the qajaq today as many people have access to faster and more efficient ways to travel on water. But it's important to keep something they see as a key part of Inuit culture, Arnaquq-Baril said. 'We choose to hold on to something we see as important to Inuit as a distinct culture, a real, living, breathing nation that still exists,' he said. The society offers two main types of workshops that help keep traditional qajaq-building skills alive. In these workshops, participants can learn how to build their own vessel from start to finish or study and recreate old frames found in the community. They usually have four to six Inuit students in each session. Through these efforts, the society helps connect people to their culture, bring generations together, and keep important traditions alive. The society's work also has personal meaning for Arnaquq-Baril. 'It's great to work with my friends and my family,' he said. The Canadian Canoe Museum reopened its doors beside Little Lake in May 2024. The Builders in Residence Program builds on its commitment to offering hands-on experiences while supporting builders from all backgrounds, including those working to preserve Indigenous knowledge and traditional skills. To reach even more people, the museum will also share short videos online that follow each builder's journey and show how they bring their craft to life. For more information about the program, visit: Or follow on social media: @cndncanoemuseum Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Canadian Comedy ‘North Of North' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
On the heels of a successful Season 1, Canadian Arctic comedy North of North will be back for a second season at Netflix, the streamer announced today. The critically acclaimed comedy was Netflix's first series commissioned from Canada and is a co-production with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), in partnership with APTN. More from Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming AMC Networks Boss Kristin Dolan On Why Streaming Is Better When It's Wholesale, And What She Learned From 'Dark Winds' Netflix Run Created by Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, North of North follows Siaja (Anna Lambe), a young Inuk woman who wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage. But it won't be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business. Cast also includes Maika Harper (Neevee), Braeden Clarke (Kuuk), Jay Ryan (Alistair), Mary Lynn Rajskub (Helen), Kelly William (Ting), Zorga Qaunaq (Millie), Bailey Poching (Colin), Nutaaq Doreen Simmonds (Elisapee), Keira Belle Cooper (Bun) and Tanya Tagaq (Nuliajuk). Season 1 received a rare 100% Critic Score on Rotten Tomatoes. MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril executive produce with Miranda de Pencier, Anya Adams, Susan Coyne and Garry Campbell. Anya Adams, Aleysa Young, Renuka Jeyapalan, Zoe Leigh Hopkins and Danis Goulet direct and MacDonald, Arnaquq-Baril, Kathryn Borel, Jr., Susan Coyne, Garry Campbell, Linsey Stewart, Moriah Sallaffie, Aviaq Johnston and JP Laroque serve as writers. 'When I got the call from Alethea, Stacey and Miranda about North of North being renewed for a second season, my heart exploded in the best way possible!,' Lambe told 'I'm so excited and overwhelmed with joy, I can't wait to head back to Ice Cove!' Best of Deadline 'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3: Everything We Know So Far Everything We Know About The 'Reminders of Him' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'The Phoenician Scheme' So Far
