Jennifer Williams
Artist, Performer, Traveler (Dedicated)

Jennifer, 27 and mother of two, originally from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, is committed to keeping her Inuit heritage alive through the arts. She is one of the founders and is the manager of the Nipik Inuit Drummers, an Inuit drum-dancing and throat-singing group. She has traveled many times across Canada to perform and also to Mexico and Guatemala. Jennifer uses different mediums to depict the traditional Inuit way of life including painting, photography and traditional crafts. Her original paintings will be displayed with the “First Voices Project 2008” that will tour Canada over the summer.

Jennifer gives various workshops to teach others about Labrador heritage and culture including drumming, throat singing, story telling, crafts and Inuit games. Jennifer believes youth need to “Spend time with their Elders as they will help pave the way to achieving your goals!”