In recognition of National Indigenous Languages Day, the Office of Indigenous Relations is hosting a special event featuring Susan Aglukark, the award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter.
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most distinctive artists—an award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter who blends Inuktitut and English with contemporary pop music. Through her work, she continues to share her experiences growing up in Nunavut and the realities faced by northern communities and Indigenous youth.
Susan will speak about her newest work, Nomad: Correcting the Narrative.
Through songs, stories, film, photos and music video tracks, Nomad will take you on the journey of the Canadian Inuit over the last generation, shedding light on some of the psychological and cultural impacts of rapid change in the North. NOMAD also gives a glimpse of the resilience and determination of a people who have maintained a quiet dignity despite near annihilation by disease, impacts of colonization and rapid change, a glimpse of the strengths of the traditional Inuit culture.
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Quantum Nano Centre (QNC)| QNC 0101
Event Schedule (all times approximate)
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5:30 p.m. | Doors Open for Mingling, Networking and Refreshments
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6:00 p.m. | Welcome and Susan's Keynote begins
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7:10 p.m. | Q & A with Susan
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7:30 p.m. | Event End
Registration is not required, but is appreciated. Please register below to save your spot.
Susan Aglukark
Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada's most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music. She blends the Inuktitut, indigenous and English languages with contemporary pop music arrangements to tell the stories of her fellow people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada and her fellow indigenous groups. The emotional depth and honesty of her lyrics; her pure, clear voice and themes of hope, spirit and encouragement have captivated and inspired listeners from all walks of life. Susan was invited into the Order of Canada and was presented her Officer of the Order of Canada award in September of 2005 for her contribution both musically and as a workshop facilitator and mentor in the indigenous community and was awarded the Governor Generals Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award in June of 2016.
Awards include: 4 Juno Awards, several Juno nominations, the first-ever Aboriginal Achievement Award in Arts & Entertainment, the Canadian Country Music Association's Vista Rising Star Award and several other CCMA nominations, Susan has honorary doctorates of Law from the University of Alberta where she also worked for three years as Distinguished Scholar in residence, Susan also received an honorary law degree from Calgary University, an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from the Lethbridge University, a Doctor of Letters from the Laurentian University and an honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Toronto.
Susan is founder and program developer of the Arctic Rose Foundation; Susan has just released her book “Kihiani” A Memoir of Healing.