Commissioner gives annual arts award to two friends – – Nunatsiaq News

Iqaluit jeweller Mathew Nuqingaq, Igloolik musician James Ungalaq recognized for bringing attention to Nunavut history, language, culture

Two friends are sharing this year’s Nunavut Commissioner’s Arts Award — Iqaluit jewelry artist and drum dancer Mathew Nuqingaq and Igloolik poet and Northern Haze rocker James Ungalaq.

“It’s good to have support from the commissioner,” Nuqingaq said in an interview following a presentation ceremony at the legislative assembly Friday afternoon.

“It shows the next generation that art is possible, and with the right support you can make a living. It’s a life that I always dreamed of.”

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