Opening of the international exhibition, “Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit: Art, Architecture, and Traditional Knowledge” at McGill University
As part of the Ajuinnata week at McGill University, EVOQ architecture is pleased to invite you to the opening of the international exhibition, “Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit: Art, Architecture, and Traditional Knowledge,” in the presence of Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Christopher Manfredi and curator Isabelle Laurier. The vernissage will launch of the festivities of the Ajuinnata* week. The Ajuinnata series is the first of its kind at McGill University.
Ajuinnata is a series of events that aims to help discover the many facets of contemporary Inuit culture. The series will feature presentations by Inuit political leaders (Pita Aatami, Lisa Koperqualuk, Natan Obed), health and wellness experts (Richard Budgell, Minnie Grey), climate change activists (Sheila Watt-Cloutier), artists (Asinnajaq, Pasha Partridge, Nina Segalowitz), and more. Its goal is to introduce the McGill and Montreal communities to the challenges, aspirations, and achievements of the Inuit; sharing knowledge and better understanding are the root of engagement and dialogue.
* Ajuinnata : a commitment, a promise, a vow.
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Opening: September 8th at 5 p.m.
Location: McGill University, Peter Goo-hua Fu School of Architecture, Macdonald-Harrington Building, 815 Sherbrooke Street West, Exhibition Room
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Our team behind the scenes :
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The vernissage (photos by Owen Egan & Joni Dufour) :
Inuk elder Reepa Evic-Carleton (Pangnirtung, NU) & Aneeka Anderson
Aneeka Anderson, Isabelle Laurier (EVOQ Architecture), Christopher Manfredi, Gwendolyn Owens, Marianne Stenbaek, Dicki Chhoyang, Olivia Bornyi, David Krawitz, Richard Budgell, David Covo
Inuk chef, Trudy Metcalfe-Coe
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Artist (of banner) : Sammy Kudluk