From parkas to qamutiks, Inuit turn research into employment opportunities – Nunatsiaq News
Feb 24, 2025
Aqsarniit trade show panel discusses economic opportunities of local-led research
Sherlyn Kadjuk’s journey from designing garments in Arviat to supplying custom-made parkas for Parks Canada is an example of the way research can create opportunities for Inuit businesses.
Kadjuk’s success story was mentioned Wednesday during the Aqsarniit Trade Show and Conference in Ottawa, where a panel discussed how date-driven research can lead to economic opportunities, especially within local communities.
The National Research Centre’s testing facilities on the East Coast helped ensure Kadjuk’s garments — which are meant for park workers to wear — meet safety standards.
