Arviat

Paul was born in 1949 at Wager Bay where he spent most of his youth, before he moved to Naujaat. Paul has been an avid knowledge holder and sharer since moving to communities. Paul has since facilitated workshops such as Iglu building and tool making for youth and young adults. Paul regurarly shares his knowledge on local radio and with those willing to listen and learn.… Read more

Lucy was born in 1953 at Wager Bay where she grew up on the land. When Lucy was 14 her family moved to Naujaat where she lived until she moved to Rankin Inlet with her husband. Lucy has gained a lot of knowledge growing up on the land rather than living in settlement. This knowledge Lucy has shared with those around her.… Read more

Inuaraq was born in 1935 on Southhampton Island, where she grew up living on the land. Inuaraq has worked with many groups over the years and has shared her knowledge through various programs. For many years Inuaraq worked to document Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit with the Department of Education as an Elder on the Elder’s Advisory Board who met a few time a year in Arviat.… Read more

Quluaq was born in 1944 at Duke of York Bay on Southhampton Island. Quluaq grew up in Coral Harbour, but moved to Rankin Inlet where she now has resided for many years. Quluaq has worked hard helping those in need through the church, supporting people who seek her out, and working with not for profit orginizations such as Ilitaqsiniq, where she works today.… Read more

Lisa was born in 1945 at Tiriarjualik, she grew up on the land, spending most of her days learning from her family and travelling back and forth between camps and the community of Arviat.… Read more

Mike Tunalaaq Gibbons was born in 1943 and raised Arviat. Tunalaaq has worked in many different roles such as mechanic, Anglican Revrend, School Community Counsellor and now with Aqqiumavvik as an Ikajuuti Trauma Counsellor. Over the last few years Tunalaaq has been an Elder/Advisor to the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Research Department.… Read more

Joe Kayakyuak Karetak was born in Arviat in 1960. Joe is an active member of the community, and an advocate of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. He has filled many roles in the public and… Read more