Sanaugait: A Strategy for Growth in Nunavut’s Arts & Crafts Sector
Nunavut’s mixed economy is characterized by its unique and highly valued arts sector.
Artists of Nunavut create a wide variety of hand-made items, which include carvings (stone, ivory, bone, and antler), printmaking, paintings, drawing, weaving, wall hangings, basketry, contemporary fashions, traditional clothing, ceramics, jewelry and metal art.
To foster an economic environment that supports growth and diversification of the arts economy in Nunavut,
Sanaugait: A Strategy for Growth in Nunavut’s Arts & Crafts Sector has been developed by the Government of Nunavut, in cooperation with a consortium of stakeholders including artists, arts associations, government departments, Inuit organizations, co-operatives and other private sector interests.