According to my brief internet research this morning; Tukisigiarvik is a community-based organization funded from a variety of sources. The center offers practical support and assistance to Iqalummiut individuals and families with personal and family issues, health, healing, education, employment etc. The centre's two Inuit elder-advisors, teach the traditional skill development and give advice on Inuit values, customs, belief and practices – Inuit Qaujimajatunqangit – which form the basis of the helping and counseling services and programs offered by the Society.
The Centre is located just accross the street from the clinic which is the white building in the background of this picture. One of the recent projects that the centre has undertaken is qamutiq building. Presumably this project fits in the category of learning traditional skills and whoever was teaching did an excellent job as the level of craftsmanship on these 9 qamutiqs was outstanding.
Last week there were a number of sealskins drying on frames but I missed that photo opportunity.
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