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Apr 1, '23 - Mar 1, '25
This exhibition is a celebration of sanaugangit (sa-now-gan-eet or sa-now-gah-knee), “art by Inuit”— a survey of artistic expression from approximately 200 BCE until the present day.

Immerse yourself in Inuit art with a staggering selection of nearly 400 works produced by artists from Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Canadian work from the Contemporary Period will share creative highlights from Inuit communities across the Canadian arctic from Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region.

By focusing on highlights from many regions and communities, Inuit Sanaugangit reveals the widely distinctive modes of expression that characterize the art from different regions and time periods. These differences are evidenced in media, subject matter, as well as stylistic and aesthetic approaches.

Featuring Contemporary Artists

Lukie Airut, Manasie Akpaliapik, Roger Aksadjuak, Laurent Aksadjuak, Fanny Algaalaga Avatituq, Eva Talooki Aliktiluk, Adam Alorut, James Alasuak Amittu, Syollie Amituk, Gary Andersen, Holly Andersen, Peggy Andersen, Elizabeth Angrnaqquaq, Luke Anowtalik, George Arlook, Jeannie Arnaanuk, Germaine Arnaktauyok, Pitseolak Ashoona, Shuvinai Ashoona, Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq, Charlie Avakana, Georgina Broomfield, Lucassie Echalook (II), Noah Echalook, Peggy Ekagina, Mark Emerak, Marina Alexsandrovna Ergiro, Marjorie Esa, Davidee Eyaituq, Billy Gauthier, Agnes Nanogak Goose, Maureen Gruben, Gilbert Hay, Iola Abraham Ikkidluak, Stanislav Viktorovich Il’key, Osuitok Ipeelee, Seepee Ipellie, Samwillie Iqaluq, Damien Iqualluq, Bessie Iquginnaaq (Scottie), Galina Ivanovna Irgutegina, Elisapee Ishulutaq, Jaco Ishulutaq, David Issigaitok, Juanisi Jakusi Itukalla, Mattiusi Iyaituk, Josephine Jacque, Samantha Jacque, Lydia Jaypoody, Johnny Kakutuk, Ida Jane Kapakatoak, Victoria Mamnguqsualuk Kayuryuk, Sonya Kelliher-Combs, Janet Kigusiuq, David Kilabuk, Abraham Kingmiaqtuq, Elsie Klengenberg, Stanley Elongnak Klengenberg, Ruben Anton Komangapik, Zacharias Kunnuk, David Kuptana, Floyd Kuptana, John Kurok, Megan Kyak-Monteith, Michael Massie, Shirley Moorhouse, Peter Morgan, Idris Moss-Davies, Leo Napayok, Bill Nasogaluak, Mabel Nigiyok, Luke Nuliayok, John Ohokak, Mary K. Okheena, Maudie Rachel Okittuq, Françoise Katalik Oklaga, Elliot Olana, Jacoposie Oopakak, Sophie Pamak, Looty Pijamini, David Ruben Piqtoukun, Tim Pitsiulak, Annie Pootoogook, Itee Pootoogook, Ralph Porter, Uriash Puqiqnak, Paniluk Qamanirq, Gideon Qauqjuaq, Pitseolak Qimirpik, Jonasie Faber Quarqortoq, Levi Qumaluk, Abraham Anghik Ruben, Pitaloosie Saila, Padloo Samayualie, Chris P. Samson, Elisha Sanguya, Elias Semigak, Aqjangajuk Shaa, Daniel Shimout, Simeonie Siakuluk, Nick Sikkuark, Joseph Suqslak, Nelson Takkiruq, Katherine Takpannie, Ningiukulu Teevee, John Terriak, Jutai Toonoo, Ruth Annaqtuusi Tulurialik, Oviloo Tunnillee, Charlie Ugyuk, Judas Ullulaq, and Natar Ungalaaq.

Supported by

Appleton Charitable Foundation.
The Appleton Initiative at the WAG supported by the Appleton Charitable Foundation.


Marnie Schreiber | Dorothy Strelsin Foundation | Tachane Foundation Inc.

The Gail Asper Family Foundation Inc. | The Associates of WAG-Qaumajuq
Leah Erikson | Margaret Hucal | Nick Logan | Joram Piatigorsky | Genevieve Twomey

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