Qaqaq Ashoona, also known as Kaka, was a renowned hunter and sculptor. He was born on August 18, 1928 in Ikerrasak camp, Baffin Island, NWT, and was the eldest son of Inuk artist Pitseolak Ashoona. Qaqaq's sculptures gained recognition for their monumental and powerful portrayal of animals, humans, and spirits. Notably, his works were characterized by their compactness and bold forms. In 1953, his sculptures were showcased at the Coronation Exhibition in London, England, marking his first international exposure. Subsequently, he held his first solo exhibition at the Gallery of the Arctic in Victoria, British Columbia in 1973. His artistic achievements continued to be widely exhibited and celebrated both in Canada and internationally. He died November 2, 1996 in Cape Dorset, NWT.
Director of Municipal Cemeteries Tim McCargar and sculptor Sandra Segal pose in front of a piece of art included in the show "Life & Remembrance", hosted by City of Edmonton Cemeteries.
This photograph was published in City LINK in June, 1999.
See also RG-7 Series 9 file 24.
This sculpture was presented to the City of Edmonton by Edmund McDougall in honour of the 100th anniversary of his father John A. McDougall's move to Edmonton.
The bust was a gift from the City of Edmonton to the City of Calgary in honour of their centennial anniversary. The bust was sculpted by John Weaver.
From left to right are: Mayor William Hawrelak, Grant MacEwan, and sculptor John Weaver. The bust was a gift from the City of Edmonton to the City of Calgary in honour of their centennial anniversary.
The bust, sculpted by John Weaver, was a gift from the City of Edmonton to the City of Calgary in honour of their centennial anniversary.
The bust, sculpted by John Weaver, was a gift from the City of Edmonton to the City of Calgary in honour of their centennial anniversary. From left to right are: Edmonton Mayor William Hawrelak, ?, Calgary Mayor Rod Sykes, ?.
Standing at the podium is former Lieutenant Governor and Mayor of Calgray Grant MacEwan. Seated is Edmonton Mayor William Hawrelak. The bust, sculpted by John Weaver, was a gift from the City of Edmonton to the City of Calgary in honour of their centennia