Siqiniup Qilauta Inuit Throat Singers

Siqiniup Qilauta, meaning “the sun’s drum,” is an Ottawa-based musical group named after a traditional Inuit legend symbolizing good luck. The group showcases traditional and contemporary Inuit throat singing, drum dancing, and games, and offers interactive workshops on Inuit history and modern realities. Performing nationally and internationally, they celebrate the strength and resilience of Inuit culture, highlighting its rapid evolution from igloo to iPod while fostering cultural pride, education, and connection through performance and storytelling.