The Municipality of Cambridge Bay (Hamlet Office), Nunavut, is hosting a community craft fair on February 4, 2026, to showcase local handmade goods and Inuinnait art. The event provides a space for residents to support their neighbours and buy traditional items during the cold winter months.
Local makers will sell a variety of items, including sealskin mitts, hand-sewn parkas, stone carvings, and traditional knives (ulus). These fairs are an important way for artists to earn money while sharing their cultural skills with the community.
Organizers are managing event sign-ups through the Cambridge Bay News — Ikaluktutiak Facebook group, the town’s primary digital bulletin board for planning events and sharing local news. (Readers seeking registration details should check the group or contact the Municipality of Cambridge Bay for the latest information.)
Groups such as Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq (Kitikmeot Heritage Society) help support these traditions by providing cultural context for the crafts on display. These winter gatherings allow younger artists to learn from elders, helping ensure that traditional Inuinnait sewing and carving methods continue to be used in the community.
