Made up North

08/01/2026

One of our qamutiinnguaq is enjoying the view in Kimmirut, Nunavut 😍

07/26/2026

Today I had the opportunity to learn about Inugait/Inugannguat, a traditional Inuit game made using seal flipper bones.

We built a tupiq with the an ittuq and anaanatsiaq seated in their chairs. Inside the tent are an arnaq, a niviaqsiaq, an anguti, and a siqpaluk. Outside is the qamutiik with its dog team, led by the asuraqtuninga at the front.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn these teachings. As we continue developing educational resources, I'm committed to taking the time to learn from our elders and knowledge holders. 💖 more to come!

07/17/2026

Some the of qamutiinnguat that I’ve put together so far!

You can hear my very noisy printers working hard in the background 😅

07/14/2026

We are back to filling orders at www.madeupnorthshop.ca

Here is our qamutiinnguaq kit that can be assembled in two ways with elastics or string method. Each kit comes with a tutorial on how to put together.

07/09/2026

One of the values that guides Made up North is a commitment to sharing Inuit culture with care and accuracy.

As an Inuk, I designed one of my magnet designs based on the widely recognized image that many of us have come to know as an Inuksuk. Through conversations after my last post, I learned that there are different forms of Inuksuit, including Inunnguat, that carry different traditional meanings depending on the region and the teachings passed down.

Representing Inuit culture carries responsibility which I at Made up North takes seriously. I'm taking some time to speak with our Elders to learn more about Inuksuit before further sharing information. I want to make sure that anything I create and share reflects Inuit knowledge respectfully and accurately.

Qujannamiik to those who have shared what they've learned with me so far. I look forward to sharing what I learn once I've had the opportunity to gather the right information.

Happy Nunavut Day! 💛🤍💙❤️

Did you know the Inuksuk on the Nunavut flag represents the traditional stone markers Inuit have used to help guide people across the land?

These magnets are one of my favourite designs. Whenever I see an Inuksuk, it reminds me that “We are here”; a reminder of Inuit presence, resilience and our connection to the land.

07/09/2026

Happy Nunavut Day! 💛🤍💙❤️

Did you know the Inuksuk on the Nunavut flag represents the traditional stone markers Inuit have used to help guide people across the land?

These magnets are one of my favourite designs. Whenever I see an Inuksuk, it reminds me that “We are here”; a reminder of Inuit presence, resilience and our connection to the land.

06/25/2026

Why is this kit called Tunngavik- ᑐᙵᕕᒃ?



Tunngavik means foundation.


When I designed this first learning kit, I wanted it to be a starting point—a foundation for learning through play. It introduces some of the objects, animals, and symbols that many people recognize when they think about Inuit culture, while encouraging curiosity, conversation, and language learning.

Each of the six cutters is paired with a matching flash card featuring two fun facts and a question to spark conversation, encourage curiosity and make learning together interactive.

06/21/2026

Today is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the cultures, languages, knowledge, and traditions that continue to thrive across Inuit Nunangat and Indigenous communities throughout Canada.

Inuktitut word of the day:

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᖅ (Ilinniarniq) – learning; the act of gaining knowledge.

Learning about one another's cultures and languages helps keep knowledge alive and strengthens connections between communities.

06/18/2026

Summer Notice: Made Up North will be away June 30–July 12. Orders placed during this period will be processed after July 12.

06/17/2026

Did you know?



An amauti is a traditional Inuit parka designed to carry a child close and warm. The word amaut refers to the pouch at the back of the parka where the child is carried.

Amautiit are a beautiful example of how Inuit knowledge is reflected in everyday life, with a design centered on keeping children close, warm, and safe.

The amauti is one of the Inuktut words featured in the Ilagiik playdough Kit, creating opportunities for learning, play, and conversation about Inuit culture and knowledge.