A founding member of our arts collective, Eva Suluk is a cultural connector specializing in traditional knowledge, drumming and oral history storytelling. Her work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. An Inuit artist residing in Arviat, Nunavut, she is renowned for her expertise in preparing dried caribou meat. She has been featured in the IsumaTV series "Inuit Makers," specifically in the segment titled "Drying Caribou," which showcases her traditional skills and knowledge in meat preservation.
Beneath the generous sun, the ulu sings. Each deliberate slice of caribou, a whispered conversation with ancestors, transforms sustenance into art. It's a profound dance…
Before the full light could break, another sensation filled the small space: the sharp, distinctive scent of naphtha burning steadily on the Coleman stove.