Tony Eetak

Tony Eetak is an emerging artist, musician and culture connector from Arviat, Nunavut, now exploring the arts in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A founding member of the Art Borups Corners, Tony has a demonstrated passion for photography, music, composition, and visual arts. With over five years of experience as a dedicated volunteer, collaborator and co-funder of several arts projects, Tony has been involved in various participatory arts events through organizations like the Arviat Film Society, Global Dignity Canada, Inclusion in Northern Research, and Our People, Our Climate. His contributions earned him recognition as a National Role Model by Global Dignity Canada in 2023. His work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program.

Fun, Filters and Effects This is the old Forks bridge, and it's one of my favourite places to chill out and take photos. I thought it would be fun to join in some of the activities Art Borups Corners is doing and try my hand at transforming a few photos!

This is the old Forks bridge, and it's one of my favourite places to chill out and take photos. I thought it would be fun to join in some of the activities Art Borups Corners is doing and try my hand at transforming a few photos!

Fun, Filters and Effects

Tony Eetak September 15, 2025

Learning about filters and photo editing with Art Borups Corners is a fun, creative way to play...

Time Warp

After we converted the image again, we applied a new filter with our tools to make it look like it was from a comic book.

Time Warp

Tony Eetak September 11, 2025

Stepping into a different era! We're transforming this vintage street scene with digital tools.

Soon, Berries Summer's promise: Green shoots and emerging plants dot the Nunavut tundra.

Soon, Berries

Tony Eetak July 7, 2025

New growth, promising berries, life blossoms on the summer tundra.

Echoes Beneath the Dome

The dome of the St. Boniface Archdiocese rises with quiet dignity over Winnipeg’s historic French quarter, a structure as solemn as it is beautiful. Caught in the crisp contrast of winter sun and shadow, the building’s architectural grace tells a story of leadership and legacy. The Romanesque lines and tall, narrow windows evoke the traditions of the Church, while its presence reminds visitors of the enduring role St. Boniface has played in shaping Métis, Francophone, and Catholic identities.

Echoes Beneath the Dome

Tony Eetak July 6, 2025

The dome of St. Boniface Archdiocese rises with quiet dignity, a structure as solemn as it is...

Canada Day in Arviat The annual Canada Day parade always features community members joining in on their ATVs.

Canada Day in Arviat

Tony Eetak July 1, 2025

Most of Arviat's ATVs joined the Canada Day parade, led by fire trucks. A great day was...

Open Skies. Blue Waters. The peaceful meeting of land and sea on the shores of Hudson Bay near Arviat. Photo: Tony Eetak

Open Skies. Blue Waters.

Tony Eetak June 29, 2025

Hudson Bay's summer: Open waters, endless views under the vast Arctic sky.

Between Two Worlds This unpaved shoreline road leads past the edge of town, where land, sky, and water meet in a quiet rhythm. It's a place to slow down and reconnect—far from the urban pace of Winnipeg.

This unpaved shoreline road leads past the edge of town, where land, sky, and water meet in a quiet rhythm. It's a place to slow down and reconnect—far from the urban pace of Winnipeg.

Between Two Worlds

Tony Eetak June 17, 2025

Tony reflects on the contrast between life in Arviat, Nunavut, and Winnipeg’s arts scene—finding creative clarity on...

Golden Hour Just look at that sun! It's like someone poured liquid gold across the open water of Hudson Bay. The light just dances on the gentle waves, stretching all the way to forever. In moments like this, everything feels peaceful, expansive, and utterly, breathtakingly beautiful.

Just look at that sun! It's like someone poured liquid gold across the open water of Hudson Bay. The light just dances on the gentle waves, stretching all the way to forever. In moments like this, everything feels peaceful, expansive, and utterly, breathtakingly beautiful.

Golden Hour

Tony Eetak June 16, 2025

Connect with the land, the wildlife, and the incredible spirit of the North.

Beautifully Crocheted Hats A close-up shot revealing the beautiful texture and vibrant color work in one of Lucy Eetak's meticulously crocheted hats. Each stitch tells a story of skill and passion!

A close-up shot revealing the beautiful texture and vibrant color work in one of Lucy Eetak's meticulously crocheted hats. Each stitch tells a story of skill and passion!

Beautifully Crocheted Hats

Tony Eetak June 15, 2025

Lucy Eetak's crocheted hats feature stunning detail and captivating color palettes. Learn more about the beautiful artistry...

A Glimmer of Gold Just a perfect little buttercup, fresh from the field with its morning dew! Love how that pure yellow just glows – such a simple, radiant moment.