IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut musicians have a music industry association to call their own.
Organizers of Nunavut Music say the non-profit will work to support industry professionals, build careers and strengthen Inuit language and culture.
They say Nunavut was the only ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥ province or territory without an official music industry association until now.
Founding members include the Qaggiavuut Society, Alianait Arts Festival and Iqaluit Music Society.
Thor Simonsen, a long-time supporter of Nunavut's music industry, will be its executive director.
Simonsen, who grew up in Iqaluit and is based in Ottawa, has worked previously as a professional musician, music producer, instructor and record label executive.
Nunavut Music was founded in December 2022 and says a number of programs and services will be announced this year.
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This report by ´ºÉ«Ö±²¥was first published Jan. 17, 2023.