The very first annual Illuvigak building workshops will be held in Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville and Rigolet this year.
Brenda Jararuse is the Director of Cultural and Tourism with the Nunatsiavut Government.
Jararuse says they are looking for 10 participants from each community.
Five per age group of youth ages 16 years to 19 years and five adults ages 20 years and older
The workshop will take place for youth at 8am and for adult’s starts at 2pm.
Participants will learn about Illuvigak knowledge and building.
This event will be followed by an optional community Illuvigak competition.
If you are interested and want to find out more information about this workshop, contact Brenda Jararuse at (709) 922-2942 ext: 239 or by email at: brenda.jararuse@nunatsiavut.com