Cultural advisors Lucy Eetak (left) and Eva Suluk (right) enjoy a day of drying meat and reconnecting with the land that grounds their knowledge and care, near Arviat, Nunavut. Their collaborative spirit and visible joy highlight the importance of their role in passing on traditional skills and cultural wisdom.
Artists and Cultural Mentors Lucy Eetak and Eva Suluk in Arviat, Nunavut
Out on the land near Arviat, Nunavut — on the western coast of Hudson Bay — artists, cultural advisors and program mentors Lucy Eetak and Eva Suluk spent a beautiful day drying meat and reconnecting with the land that grounds so much of their knowledge and care.
Their mentorship is rooted in lived experience, cultural wisdom, and a deep commitment to passing on traditional skills to younger generations. Whether it’s teaching how to prepare food, sharing stories, or simply showing what it means to live in relationship with the land, Lucy and Eva offer more than guidance — they offer continuity.
Moments like this remind us that learning doesn’t just happen in workshops or meetings. It happens on the tundra, in the wind, in the quiet work of hands. We are so grateful for mentors like Lucy and Eva, who carry knowledge forward with kindness, dignity, strength, and purpose.
