Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak catch up over poutine at Red River College’s Exchange District Campus in Winnipeg. The two artists are in the city this summer for Niriqatiginnga, a pilot project focused on arts entrepreneurship and food security, supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Artists Jamie Bell and Tony Eetak were recently spotted catching a quiet bite at Red River College’s Exchange District Campus in Winnipeg, taking a short break between visits with local arts organizations and creative programming initiatives. Their work is part of ongoing efforts through Niriqatiginnga—an innovative arts entrepreneurship and food security pilot project that brings northern and urban communities together through shared meals, cultural expression, and capacity-building.
Niriqatiginnga, meaning “Come Eat With Me” in Inuktitut, is supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The project highlights the connection between traditional knowledge, youth leadership, and local food systems while building skills in storytelling, media, and business development. Bell and Eetak’s work, based in Winnipeg continues to strengthen cross-regional relationships between Indigenous artists, northern youth, and southern institutions, reinforcing how food and art can shape a more sustainable and self-determined future with northern communities.
