b'FUR TRADITIONSSEALSKIN WORKThanks to social media andPerhaps the most contentious fur that e-commerce, Taalrumiqs colourful creations are gettingTaalrumiq uses in her work is sealskin. For recognized across the globe decades, animal rights groups have caused significant harm to Indigenous peoples in northern communities by creating high-profile advertising campaigns featuring dead baby seals, framing Indigenous peoples as heartless hunters.Taalrumiq doesnt shy away from using sealskin. In fact, she proudly promotes it both in Canada and abroad. I work a lot with sealskin. Im part of a collective of artists on a platform called Proudly Indigenous Crafts & Designs. Its an e-commerce platform that showcases products created by Indigenous artists from the circumpolar region. A big part of this platform is to bring awareness and education to broader markets surrounding the sustainability and necessity of the seal harvest, she says. Sealskin holds a special place in Taalrumiqs professional body of work. Pieces that gave me a lot of recognition include my sealskin pandemic mask artwork, she says. I created a few different ones which are in different exhibits, and some are in permanent collec-tions, such as at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. When the Royal Ontario Museum commis-sioned pandemic sealskin masks, the first set Taalrumiq created featured two masks. The masks spoke about the strength and the history of my people, and how our population dwindled to just over 150 people because most people died from new diseases brought in, she explains. Im very proud of those pieces, and the reception has been so positive. It has helped elevate me from being a stay-at-home mom to being a professional artist with a strong voice.The Officers and Membership ofIronworkersLocal 721The Officers and Membership ofIronworkersLocal 721 In 2022, Taalrumiq was chosen to be part of The Officers and Membership ofIronworkersLocal 721support of Ontario Native Womens Association. the prestigious Indigenous Haute Couture support of Ontario Native Womens Association.support of Ontario Native Womens As sociation. Fashion Residency at the Banff Centre for TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER.Arts and Creativity. The three-week program TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER.gave her the opportunity to create a couture garment, but this wasnt the only benefit. Being able to work alongside well-known designers and be mentored by established artists was an amazing opportunity that taught me a lot about myself, she says, adding that being chosen showed me that other people believe in my talent and potential.1949 974 Years2023ONLINE PRESENCE194 74 Years2023 Taalrumiq also attends trade and fashion Business Manag 194974 Years2023ld, President: Luiz Barrosshows, where followers of her online er: Neil MacDonaBusiness Manager: Neil MacDonald, President: Luiz BarrosBusiness Manager: Neil MacDonald, President: Luiz Barros Apprentice Coordinator/Business Agent: Clinton Knowlton Apprentice Coordinator/Business Agent: Clinton Knowltonplatform gather to meet her in-person and Business Ag Apprentice Coordinator/Business Agent: Clinton Knowltonhannon ent: Ronald Collier, Shane Shannon,Recording Secretary: Peters S share their appreciation of her work. Some Business Agent: Ronald Collier, Shane Shannon,Recording Secretary: Peters Shannon Business Agent: Ronald Collier, Shane Shannon,Recording Secretary: Peters Shannonof Taalrumiqs pieces have been shown 34Fall/Winter 2023The Officers and Membership ofIronworkersLocal 721support of Ontario Native Womens Association.TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER.194974 Years2023 Business Manager: Neil MacDonald, President: Luiz Barros Apprentice Coordinator/Business Agent: Clinton Knowlton Business Agent: Ronald Collier, Shane Shannon,Recording Secretary: Peters Shannon'