Susan Ootnooyuk: A Pioneer of Stone Bead Art from Arviat Born in 1918 in Arviat, Nunavut – a community nestled on the shores of Hudson Bay – Susan Ootnooyuk (also known as Ootnooyuk Ootnooyuk or Paungalik Ootnooyuk) emerged as a pivotal figure in Inuit art during a period of profound transformation. Her life and artistic practice are inextricably linked to the rhythms of her homeland, its harsh beauty, and the enduring traditions of t…