Nikotai Mills (1936-2003)

Cultural Background: Inuit

Nikotai Mills is the daughter of the late well-known artist Tudlik and sister of the well-known sculptor, Latcholassie.  Nikotai moved from Cape Dorset to Moose Factory in the late 1960’s for treatment of tuberculosis.  While there she met and married a retired Canadian military officer and they resided on a small farm near Moose Factory.

In her mid-fifties, Nikotai moved back to Cape Dorset. Her favourite themes were owls and loons in which she incorporated into both drawings and applique wall hangings.