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Through our commitment to community capacity building, cultural preservation and cross-territorial collaboration, we aim to celebrate the diversity and richness of northern art and goods while nurturing pathways for both artistic and personal growth. Our social enterprise aims to support vibrant makers and promote lifelong learning through skill development in and across Canada’s North.
Proceeds from sales go directly toward northern makers and Shifting Ice’s community-centered learning initiatives.
To nurture artistic expression and the development of literacy skills that will ensure an enduring legacy of Northern artistry for generations to come.
To empower Northern makers by showcasing their products in the national market, providing increased opportunities for visibility, economic growth, and cross-cultural exchange.
To redistribute profits from sales back into literacy and skill development workshops across the Territories
To promote life-long learning through creative activities that teach useful and transferable skills.
To develop partnerships across Canada’s Territories that support local makers with training, resources, and online selling tools.
Every purchase you make through the Shifting Ice Shops directly supports literacy initiatives in Northern communities.
Yukon: Proceeds from sales go directly toward northern makers and supporting YLC community-centered learning initiatives.
NWT: 100% of the proceeds of the Shifting Ice NWT Shop go toward supporting the NWT Literacy Council’s charitable mission and programming.
Nunavut: 100% of the proceeds of the Shifting Ice Nunavut Shop go toward supporting Ilitaqsiniq’s charitable mission and programming in Nunavut
Click the “add to bag” tab on the item you wish to purchase then follow the prompts to complete sale.
Long distances and limited shipping options can make the rates from the Territiories higher than average.
Your item(s) should arrive within 21 business days from date of sale. We appreciate your patience as your package makes its journey from the North!
You will get a tracking number in a confirmation email after we ship your item(s). Use it to track your package on the Canada Post website: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca
As all items are unique and handmade, all sales are final with no returns.
If your item is damaged in transit, please contact the shop from which it was purchased.
Each Territory stores and manages its own inventory, which means purchases (and carts) are linked to the territory that the items are from.
We encourage you to browse and support our partners in each Territory.
If you require further assistance, please contact a territorial representative:
Nunavut: shop@ilitaqsiniq.ca
Northwest Territories: shop@nwtliteracy.ca
Yukon: shop@yukonliteracy.com
