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The Arts Incubator is a space for experimentation, collaboration, and creative production grounded in real community experience. Through story and photo, we document the moments that shape our work—late-night editing sessions, first-time gallery installations, youth-led workshops, quiet breakthroughs, and collective challenges. These snapshots offer more than a behind-the-scenes look; they reflect the rhythms, relationships, and realities of building something meaningful together. Whether it’s an emerging artist discovering their voice or a group reimagining their surroundings through art, each moment tells a part of the story we’re living and shaping as a creative community.

ᖃᓄᖅᑑᕐᓂᖅ – Qanuqtuurniq From coding to community art projects, Inuit youth are demonstrating Qanuqtuurniq every day. They are finding creative solutions to modern challenges. Their ingenuity and determination are inspiring.

From coding to community art projects, Inuit youth are demonstrating Qanuqtuurniq every day. They are finding creative solutions to modern challenges. Their ingenuity and determination are inspiring.

ᖃᓄᖅᑑᕐᓂᖅ – Qanuqtuurniq

Tony Eetak March 5, 2025

Being innovative and resourceful. Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) is wisdom passed down through generations, guiding Inuit in their...

ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑎᒌᓐᓂᖅ – Ikajuqtigiinniq Ikajuqtigiinniq: Like a team of artists collaborating on a mural, together we create something beautiful and meaningful together. May our shared efforts build a stronger and more vibrant community.

Ikajuqtigiinniq: Like a team of artists collaborating on a mural, together we create something beautiful and meaningful together. May our shared efforts build a stronger and more vibrant community.

ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑎᒌᓐᓂᖅ – Ikajuqtigiinniq

Tony Eetak March 3, 2025

Ikajuqtigiinniq, an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit value emphasizing collaboration and working together for a common cause. Learn how...

ᐋᔩᖃᑎᒌᓐᓂᖅ – Aajiiqatigiinniq Explore Pijitsirniq, an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit value of service and community care. Discover how this principle strengthens arts communities and supports artists' well-being. Image: Tony Eetak

Explore Pijitsirniq, an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit value of service and community care. Discover how this principle strengthens arts communities and supports artists' well-being. Image: Tony Eetak

ᐋᔩᖃᑎᒌᓐᓂᖅ – Aajiiqatigiinniq

Tony Eetak March 2, 2025

Learn about Pijitsirniq, an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit traditional value of service and community care. Discover how this principle...

ᐱᓕᒻᒪᒃᓴᕐᓂᖅ – Pilimmaksarniq Pilimmaksarniq: Like learning piano, it's a journey of practice, patience, and beautiful growth.

ᐱᓕᒻᒪᒃᓴᕐᓂᖅ – Pilimmaksarniq

Tony Eetak March 2, 2025

Pilimmaksarniq is an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) value emphasizing skill development through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort....

ᐱᔨᑦᓯᕐᓂᖅ – Pijitsirniq Qaumajuq reminds us that art and culture thrive in spaces where everyone feels welcome. Let's carry that spirit of inclusion with us, wherever we go.

Qaumajuq reminds us that art and culture thrive in spaces where everyone feels welcome. Let's carry that spirit of inclusion with us, wherever we go.

ᐱᔨᑦᓯᕐᓂᖅ – Pijitsirniq

Tony Eetak February 28, 2025

Explore Pijitsirniq, an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit value of service and community care. Learn how this principle strengthens arts...

ᐃᓅᖃᑎᒌᑦᓯᐊᕐᓂᖅ – Inuuqatigiitsiarniq Nurturing a fire, like nurturing relationships, requires care and attention. Just as we tend the flames, Inuuqatigiitsiarniq teaches us to tend to the connections that warm our community and fuel our creative spirit. Photo: Tony Eetak

Nurturing a fire, like nurturing relationships, requires care and attention. Just as we tend the flames, Inuuqatigiitsiarniq teaches us to tend to the connections that warm our community and fuel our creative spirit. Photo: Tony Eetak

ᐃᓅᖃᑎᒌᑦᓯᐊᕐᓂᖅ – Inuuqatigiitsiarniq

Tony Eetak February 27, 2025

Explore Inuuqatigiitsiarniq, an Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) value focused on respecting others and building strong relationships. ...

Looking up at the trees The chill is finally easing up, making it the perfect time to get outside and capture the beauty of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Soon, these branches will be bursting with life, offering endless inspiration for art and photography. Photo: Tony Eetak

The chill is finally easing up, making it the perfect time to get outside and capture the beauty of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Soon, these branches will be bursting with life, offering endless inspiration for art and photography. Photo: Tony Eetak

Looking up at the trees

Tony Eetak February 26, 2025

Capture the stark beauty of Winnipeg, Manitoba this winter! From snow-covered landscapes to the city's unique charm,...

National Kindness Week ends with Fireworks Fireworks light up the sky at the Dyment Recreation Hall February 23, capping off celebrations for Family Day and National Kindness Week 2025.

Fireworks light up the sky at the Dyment Recreation Hall February 23, capping off celebrations for Family Day and National Kindness Week 2025.

National Kindness Week ends with Fireworks

Art Borups Corners February 24, 2025

Fireworks marked the end of National Kindness Week this year as Dyment and Borups Corners residents gathered...

Food, Friends and Fireworks for 2025 Family Day and National Kindness Week Community members from Dyment and Borups Corners gathered for 2025 Family Day activities which also marked the end of National Kindness Week.