Meet the Makers is a series of interviews to help you get to know the people who are building our community. Ashely is our new Operations Assistant.
Why did you join Yukonstruct?
I joined Yukonstruct because there is so much opportunity! I love learning and trying new things, so having the opportunity to do that while working as an operations assistant feels perfect for me.
What do you like to make?
I love making jam and friends. I like making mitts, slippers, and jewelry when I have the patience for it! It is so rewarding to work with fur and leather but it isn’t always the easiest.
What do you want to build at Yukonstruct?
I’m interested in the metal shop! I’ve never tried working with metal before and I’d love to learn how. I think it would be so cool to make an ulu, just like my Ittuq (grandfather) used to. I have a few uluit that he made for my anaana (mother), and she gave them to me as a gift a few years ago.
What inspires you?
My culture inspires me most. I try to incorporate Inuit values in my art and ways of doing, which makes it even more fun to share with others.
What do you like the most in the space? Why?
I love the wide range of makers, entrepreneurs, and handypersons! Having these skills in a concentrated space allows for so much creativity so I’m looking forward to getting to know the folks that create this ambitious environment.