Presenting PIQSIQ in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are proud to share this wonderful performance by Inuit throat singer duo PIQSIQ, originally aired on the Chan Centre Dot Com series in 2020.
A piqsiq is a natural phenomenon, a wind storm that conjures the impression of snow falling back up towards the sky. For sisters Inuksuk Mackay and Tiffany Ayalik, this chaotically beautiful northern image encapsulates the joys and struggles of navigating mixed Indigeneity in a world where reclaiming one’s culture can be a radical act. As PIQSIQ, the acclaimed Inuit throat-singing duo perform both ancient songs and new compositions infused with haunting beauty and entrancing melodies.

[@whimsicaldeviant7799]

i've been coming back to this video on and off since it dropped, the haunting and ethereal singing in the beginning is nothing short of enthralling. the way they imitate the arctic ocean wildlife is so impressive and reminds me of home. you're on this otherworldly journey the whole time, and then the love song hits you like a sack of bricks to the face! first time i heard it i sobbed, like fully heaving tears snot all of it. because that's the point! the love for the worlds haunting beauty is both completed and eclipsed by love that people have for eachother

[@no1infrastructurefan]

If you are here from TikTok, The Love Song begins at 49:04 but I highly recommend watching the whole thing.

[@keioko1769]

I love that throat singing is such a meaningful act, it’s healing to listen to.

[@caIicomoon]

gosh I love how the voices are layered and interlaced its so mesmerizing

[@kennastrying]

this was such a beautiful thing to experience. the way that the harmonies locked in so beautifully on the piece with the xylophone was just enchanting

[@amyzhu6494]

Amazing!!! I was blown away watching this as part of the Chan Centre series in 2020, and I’m so happy to be able to re-experience it! Thank you for making this available :)

[@canadiancello]

Captivating, haunting, beautiful. An amazing tribute.

[@imwatchinuuuu]

I’m speechless. This is beyond words

[@eclogite]

7:10 despite being only voices with pretty minimal effects, it feels almost unearthly. Mesmerizing.

[@goblynne3792]

This is amazing, wow