You are here
North Slave Region
This centrally located region encompasses both boreal and tundra terrain, stretching between the Territory’s’ two biggest lakes. This is home to the Tłı̨chǫ, Akaitcho and Yellowknives Dene, along with a diverse group of residents from across the country and the globe, that together weave a rich cultural tapestry in the territory’s capital city.
This land is a bountiful resource for local harvesters and artists who use raw materials from the land. Traditional arts and fine crafts preserve the region’s unique style and pass traditional knowledge onto future generations. Clothing and accessories are made from locally tanned moose or caribou hides and adorned with intricate designs of beadwork or quillwork. The centuries-old tradition of drum making is a vital part of this area’s history and is being preserved through workshops and documentary films.
The capital city of Yellowknife is an eclectic, multi-cultural mix of artists and art forms. Storytellers, authors and musicians preserve oral history from the region in literary and performance arts. Contemporary artists draw inspiration from the land to create inspiring works of art. Filmmakers and photographers capture and share the spirit of living in the NWT with the world. Yellowknife’s vibrant arts scene continues to grow in diversity and frequency, with arts events happening weekly, if not nightly.
Use our online tool to learn Where to Buy NWT Art in the North Slave Region.
Or download printable, translated documents (PDFs):
Where to Buy NWT Art in Yellowknife: English, French (français), German (Deutsch), Japanese (日本語)
Events
Yellowknife
August
Date: August 9th, 2021 to August 14th, 2021
Community: Yellowknife
Location: TBD
Check out all the incredible public activities Strong People, Strong Communities is hosting during their Indigenous-led Mural Event from August 9-14, 2021!
All activities are free with some events requiring registration based on a limited number of seats. To register, please send an email with your name and phone number to strongpeoplestrongcommunities@gmail.com by Friday, August 6.
September
Date: September 1st, 2021 to November 30th, 2021
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Western Arctic Moving Pictures
September 1 - November 30
WAMP’s Annual script-to-screen training series is BACK!
The training series will be geared towards providing writers & directors with the opportunity to learn and create along the whole production process. These classes will be taught by a combination of staff and local freelance producers from the community over the course of three months (September to November).
These classes include:
Screenwriting
Directing
Pre-production
Film Equipment
Film Production
Post Production
Marketing and Exhibition...
Date: September 25th, 2021 to September 26th, 2021
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Champagne Room
This September, learn to make a beautiful geometric pattern just in time for the holidays! This pattern by The Geeky Bobbin can be used to make either a tree skirt or a quilt in three different sizes. This class is $100 and will take place September 25-26 from 10am-4pm.
October
Date: October 23rd, 2021
Community: Yellowknife
Location: Chateau Nova Yellowknife
The BKCT (featuring Mike Lynch, Colin Hollett, and Brian Aylward), has become one of Canada’s biggest independent comedy tours with 2 coast to coast tours and over 60 shows under their belt. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased online.
