Staff at the Aurora College South Slave Research Centre are putting out feelers in the community of Fort Smith, N.W.T., asking if local artists and creators would like a Makerspace.
Whitney Locken, Makerspace and TAP coordinator with the South Slave Research Centre posted on the Facebook community board Tuesday asking residents to fill out a survey that will give the team an idea of the interest among local makers.
“Are you a Maker or Builder? Do you want to be? Whether for hobby or business, we want to hear from you!” wrote Locken.
Makerspace facilities have grown in popularity over the years. Makerspace YK opened in June 2022 in Yellowknife NWT at the former After 8 Pub. And in Inuvik, the The Innovate Centre for Arts, Crafts and Technology opened in January 2019.
The idea is to offer the community a place where they can access equipment they may not otherwise be able to afford or have…
