Snow Goose Wife

@pangniq

About this piece:

August 2024, Digital Art

Inuit story-telling is a very important tool for teaching. The Snow Goose wife represents knowledge, being patient, and being aware of your surroundings.

About the Artist:

Nancy ᒪᑭᑦᑐᖅ Mike

Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut

Nancy ᒪᑭᑦᑐᖅ Mike is a talented multimedia artist from Iqaluit, Nunavut, with a diverse range of skills including throat singing, accordion playing, visual arts, and writing. A dedicated mother of four, she is also a nurse and was previously a member of the Iqaluit-based band, ‘The Jerry Cans.’ Nancy performs many of her songs in Inuktitut, driven by her passion for preserving the Inuktut/Inuktitut language. Through her artistic endeavors, she is committed to representing Inuit culture, while challenging common misconceptions about life in Nunavut.

The Snow Goose wife represents knowledge, being patient, and being aware of your surroundings.