Mahsi Cho. Quyanakpaq.  Nakurmiik. Nakummek. Chi-Miigwetch. Kinanâskomitin. Niawen’kó:wa. Thank You.

There aren’t enough ways to say it. Thank you to our corporate and government sponsors, partners, and hard working volunteers from near and far who make the Great Northern Arts Festival happen.

Please click here to see our “2025 - Festival Findings Report”.

Just some of the things our sponsors do:

  • Gwich'in Tribal Council

    GTC partner with us to host a year-round office space to host our festival preparations, workshops and display our small art collection.

  • Northwestel

    Northwestel powered our Fashion Show this year! You can view the full show here, made by Inuvialuit Communications Society!

  • Air North

    Air North sponsor our artists to travel to the festival, and provide us with a flight discount for our volunteers and staff, they really are wonderful to work with.

  • Connected North

    The lovely people at Connected North partner with us to provide youth outreach and educational opportunities, as well as economic development opportunities for our artists!

  • Hotií ts'eeda

    Our youth and wellness champions! In the Tłįcho language, Hotií ts’eeda means “working together for good health“ - and that is exactly what we intend to do with our partnerships!

  • Town of Inuvik

    This event wouldn’t be possible without the support from the Town of Inuvik - they provide our venue space and supporting staff to make our event an annual success!