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Winnipeg, Manitoba

The project is grounded in a dynamic process of collaborative engagement and capacity building, utilizing arts-based research methodologies to ensure the work is both relevant and empowering. A key focus is Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR), which positions young people as leaders in investigating their own economic realities and co-designing their futures. Through a series of co-design workshops, digital storytelling projects, and community forums, ECO-STAR North facilitates intergenerational knowledge transfer, connecting youth with Elders and established creators. This hands-on, community-led approach ensures the resulting toolkit is not an academic exercise, but a living, practical resource built by and for Northern innovators, strengthening a resilient and interconnected creative ecosystem.
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The Quiet Bird on the Sill

His neighbor's mysterious daily ritual becomes an obsession. He must know her secret. But what if the kindest act is not to solve the mystery, but to respect it?
Eva Suluk October 1, 2025

Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg, The Quiet Bird on the Sill invites you into the quiet world of eight-year-old Carl, who discovers that some mysteries are best understood with a gentle heart. Every morning, Carl watches his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Robinson, as she carefully places a carved wooden bird on her windowsill, retrieving it again at dusk. While other children on Elm Street mock her silent ritual, Carl senses a deeper, unspoken story, stirring a gentle curiosity within him.

Through Carl’s observant eyes, readers embark on a thoughtful journey about the power of empathy, the importance of respecting others’ quiet moments, and the profound dignity found in routines that defy easy explanation. This poignant tale gently reminds us that true kindness often means embracing what we don’t fully understand, and that some of the most meaningful lessons are learned in silence.

Perfect for young hearts and minds, The Quiet Bird on the Sill is a beautiful exploration of compassion, understanding, and the quiet dignity of every individual.

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About the Author

Hailing from Arviat, Nunavut, Eva Suluk is an interdisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in the land. An accomplished hunter, filmmaker, and traditional drum dancer, Eva weaves together the ancient and the modern in her art. She finds her greatest inspiration and stories while spending time on the land, where her hunting adventures and love for her culture guide her creative spirit.

ISBN: 978-1-0698063-0-7

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Eva Suluk

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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.

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This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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