Originally from Coral Harbour and now based in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Simeon Dion was introduced to art by watching his father Marvin Dion carve and scrimshaw by hand. With encouragement to carve from his mother, Epiksaut Dion who is also a talented seamstress. Inspired by them and other mentors like Johnny Nakoolak, Leo Angotingoar, Mark Paniyuk, John Pameolik, Mikkituq Bruce and Tooma Netser, he learned the importance of planning, hand tools, and patience from a young age.
His work spans carving, soapstone and marble sculpture, welding, jewelry-making, and drawing. Ivory is a favorite medium, valued for its durability and the way it changes over time, absorbing the natural oils of those who hold it.
For Simeon, art is about connection and gifting—he finds meaning in the joy his pieces bring to others, especially his daughters, who proudly wear his jewelry.
Every piece he creates carries part of his story, rooted in tradition but shaped by his own journey as a maker and giver.
