Events and Exhibitions
While we wait patiently for a safe time to once again host large gatherings, we have the gift of time to vision and build cultural events for deeper, more meaningful and impactful experiences for both audiences and artists.
Adäka Circumpolar Collaboration, July 2018, featuring Aasiva (NU), Nive Nielson (GL), Mathew Nuqingaq (NU), Hovak Johnston (NWT) and John Stosh (YT). Photo by Cathie Archbould (courtesy of Adäka Cultural Festival).
Inside Canada's Northern House, the award winning pan territorial olympic pavilion - Vancouver 2010.
Points North works in collaboration with artists to deliver world class events and exhibitions.
Highlights include Contact Photography Festival, Toronto, ON,, Adaka Cultural Festival, Whitehorse, Yukon, Circum Arctic Art Show, Reykjavik, Iceland, Arctic Image Festival, Inuvik, NWT, Northern Lights Conference , Ottawa ON / NWT Days, Ottawa ON / Canada’s Northern House | Vancouver 2010 Olympics / Folk on the Rocks Music Festival, Yellowknife, NWT
“There is something powerful about gathering a group of artists from across the circumpolar regions — not just for those who get to witness, but for the artists themselves." – Lynn Feasey in the Artic Journal. Read the whole article
The creation and sale of fine arts and crafts are a significant contributor to social and economic well being in Canada's north.
Te Arawa, from Rotarua New Zealand at Adäka 2017. Cross-cultural exchange is an exciting, vital part of artistic gatherings.
“As the Artistic Director for the Adäka Cultural Festival for the 2017/ 2018 Festivals, which were both international in scope, Lynn worked harmoniously and respectfully with indigenous knowledge keepers, artists, storytellers and citizens from across Yukon’s 14 First Nations, along with a delegation of international Indigenous artists to create two remarkable festivals. Her ability to create a program for a diverse audience, while creating space for artists to thrive and express themselves, is a result of her experience, passion and authenticity.
Marilyn Yatultin Jensen M.A, Indigenous Governance Consultant - Legendseekers & Social Innovation Consulting, Group Leader of the Dakhká Khwáan Dancers, Board Member Indigenous Tourism Canada (ITAC)”