Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago

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Barb and Cynthia spent a day out in Nisku, Alberta, meeting Tanis Simpson, owner/operator of Qiviut Inc. Tanis, along with Robbie and several family members, make Qiviut fibre. Qiviut is the soft downy fibre from Arctic animals, in this case, the Canadian Arctic Musk Oxen or Umingmaq.

Come and join us, learn how Tanis and Robbie process the qiviut fibre into skeins of yarn or ready-made garments for you to purchase. Tanis also operates a boutique shop showcasing the work of indigenous artists. Quyanainni!

Links, Contacts and Resources:
Qiviut Inc: qiviutinc.com
Tanis Simpson's email: qiviutinc@gmail.com

Species Status Report for Muskoxen in the Northwest Territories (2021):
enr.gov.nt.ca/sites/enr/files/resources/species_status_report_-_traditional_and_community_knowledge_component_for_muskoxen_in_the_nwt_292_manuscript.pdf

Muskox in Sachs Harbour: inuvialuitdigitallibrary.ca/items/show/6571

Visit Sachs Harbour on Banks Island via Google Maps: google.com/maps/@71.0388851,-117.7596102,5.56z

Visit Sachs Harbour on Google Earth:
earth.google.com/web/@71.94239155,-125.2664929,1.13107316a,46174.96080258d,35y,0h,0t,0r