Little Inuk Photography by Cora Kavyaktok

11/04/2026

💧 Breath of the Nuna | Water: Jukipa 💧

Have you ever thought about how many lives the water around us has touched?

The same water that surrounds us today has been part of the lives of countless generations before us. It has travelled, changed, carried memories, and connected people across distances and time.

Jukipa sees water as something that is always moving, always present, even in those moments of life when everything around us is changing.

What I love about her reflection is the thought that we’re never truly alone. That even in solitude, we’re connected to something much bigger than ourselves.

And while our time here may be brief, the water continues its journey.

“The water we know has been known by all those before us, and we are simply passing through too, like a ripple.” 💙

11/04/2026

Come hang out with me for the day and let’s start turning that idea into an action!

✨ Across Northern communities, people are finding creative ways to turn their skills, interests and ideas into businesses. ✨

Sometimes that starts with something you've been making for family and friends, a service people keep asking you about or an idea you've been thinking about for a while. If you've been wondering how to take something you're already doing a little further, we'd love to invite you to spend the day with us.

On November 26, EntrepreNorth is hosting Build Your Business: From Idea to Action, a virtual workshop where you'll spend time working on your own business idea, learning alongside others and putting together a plan for what comes next.

Whether you're just getting started or have already been selling products or offering services, you'll have an opportunity to ask questions, share knowledge and work through the practical steps of building a business that reflects your goals and the community you're part of.

🗓️ Thursday, November 26, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM MST | Virtual, with breaks throughout the day

$200 participation bursaries available, based on participation. Open to Indigenous participants of all ages, with priority given to youth ages 18–35. We hope you'll join us!

Apply by November 20: https://entreprenorth.ca/events-news/build-your-business-workshop-november-26-2026

Questions? [email protected]

11/04/2026

🔥 Breath of the Nuna | Fire: Kevin 🔥

Life doesn’t stop changing, and neither do we.

Kevin’s message is about recognizing everything you’ve been through without allowing those experiences to determine where you go next.

Knowing where you come from matters. Our experiences, our history, and the people who came before us are all part of our story. But Kevin also reminds us that we have a future to think about and a life that continues to evolve.

I especially appreciate his reminder to be kind to ourselves. We can spend so much time thinking about what we could have done differently or what we still need to accomplish that we forget to appreciate how far we’ve already come.

“Life continues to evolve, be part of evolution.”

A reminder from Kevin that we can honour our past while still making room for who we’re becoming. ❤️‍🔥

10/29/2026

🔥 Breath of the Nuna | Fire: Rachel 🔥

What if fire could take away the things we no longer wanted to carry?

For Rachel, fire is familiar. It's the gentle warmth against her skin, the quiet comfort of a qulliq burning late into the night, and a connection to generations of love that came before her.

But fire is also about intention.

Rachel draws a beautiful connection between the flames of a qulliq and the candles we blow out on our birthdays. Both invite us to think about what we wish for, what we want to release, and the power behind the words we speak.

I love how she reminds us that our voices matter, that we can choose what we give our energy to, and that sometimes finding our way back to ourselves begins with letting something go.

"Use your voice with intention. You are powerful like the bright glowing light. Carry your light." ❤️‍🔥

10/26/2026

✨ Breath of the Nuna | Gold Series: Lena ✨

The nuna holds our stories. It has witnessed our tears, our laughter, our struggles, and our growth. It carries the memories of those who walked before us and welcomes us home, time and time again.

For Lena, returning to the land is more than finding peace. It is reconnecting with those she was named after, honouring the strength of her ancestors, and releasing the weight of what no longer needs to be carried.

There is something powerful about a land that has witnessed generations of survival and continues to offer a place of belonging, healing, and renewal.

Our connection to the nuna is part of who we are. It reminds us of where we come from, the strength we carry, and the beauty of moving forward. 💛

10/25/2026

2027 Breath of the Nuna Calendars available for preorders!

10/25/2026

Breath of the Nuna | WATER 💧
Qalaapik

Water is more than a part of nature—it is a reflection of who we are: deep, powerful, gentle, and full of possibility. For Qalaapik, it represents the beauty and strength found in the world around us.

When asked why blue is her favourite colour, her answer has always been, “You can go as deep as the ocean or as vast as the sky.”

There is something beautiful about that thought, knowing that something can hold so much depth while also feeling so limitless.

Qalaapik has always been drawn to the power of water. The way it can be so calm and peaceful that you find yourself wanting to dive right in. The gentle sound of waves meeting the nuna, almost as though the water is reaching out to touch the land before slipping away again.

But water also carries incredible strength. It can carve its way through rock, reshape the land, and move with a force that is impossible to ignore.

And yet, that same water gives life to so much around us. From the smallest insects and plants to the birds, animals, and sea life that depend on it.

Qalaapik’s connection to water reminds us that strength and gentleness can exist together. That something can be powerful without losing its ability to nurture, and that there is beauty in all the different ways we move through this world.

Like water, we can carry incredible depth, quiet strength, and the ability to give life to the things around us.

💧 There is so much beauty in recognizing that we don’t have to be just one thing. We can be calm, powerful, gentle, and strong, all at once.

10/23/2026

Breath of the Nuna | FIRE 🔥
Madison

For Madison, fire represents the strength she carries within herself as a young Inuk woman. A flame that continues to burn, reminding her that she has everything she needs to keep moving forward.

There is something beautiful about the way fire can begin with the smallest spark and grow into something powerful.

As a young Inuk woman, Madison sees that same spark within herself. It gives her the strength to face challenges, the courage to keep growing, and the confidence to believe in everything she is capable of becoming.

Her connection to fire reminds us that strength doesn't always mean having all the answers or knowing exactly where life will take us. Sometimes, it's simply believing in ourselves enough to take that next step.

And there is something especially powerful about seeing our young Inuit women recognize their own strength and the possibilities that lie ahead of them.

Our young people carry so much potential, and sometimes all it takes is recognizing the spark that has been within them all along.

🔥 May that flame continue to grow, lighting the way for Madison and the generations of strong Inuit women who follow.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Guys! Let’s put a crown on each other! Why tear each other down when there’s room for everyone? We ALL deserve seats at the cardboard table! 💛🔥💛🔥💛🔥

Some of y’all really want to bash another Indigenous person for getting a good gig, but where’s that same energy when it comes to putting in the work yourselves? 🤪

Whether the rumours are true or not, why is someone else getting an opportunity making you so bitter?

Some of us have been doing this for more than 5 years. Some of us have put in countless hours behind the scenes and haven’t seen a single penny for our work. We keep showing up because we love what we do, and sometimes those opportunities finally come.

I’ve been there too, looking at someone else and thinking, “Wait… I want that!!” And I’ve been called out for it lol. But those experiences taught me that instead of tearing someone down, I needed to put myself out there, do the work, and make myself open to opportunities. Thanks Sherry haha

There’s room for all of us. I encourage y’all to POST, POST, POST! Share your work, build your experience, and keep going, even when nobody seems to be watching.

I’ve had some amazing opportunities, but they didn’t all happen overnight. Sometimes you wait months. Sometimes it’s tiring. Sometimes you wonder if anyone even notices what you’re doing.

But when another Indigenous person gets an opportunity? LET THEM HAVE THEIR MOMENT! Be happy for them. Celebrate them. They’re paving the way, and that doesn’t take anything away from what you could accomplish too.

You can’t expect opportunities to fall into your lap while spending your time tearing down the people who are getting them.

Get your ass up, do the work, and be happy for each other. There’s enough room for all of us to shine.