Here is a collection of questions to check your knowledge about Inuit around 1980. Note: Did you notice a comprehension […]
Read MoreMary May Simon (1947 – ) ❖
Mary May Simon was the first Indigenous person to become the Governor General of Canada. She was installed as the […]
Read MoreElisapie Issac ( 1977 – ) ❖
When traveling to Nunavik, expect to hear some music by Elisapie Issac playing on the local radio station. Elisapie grew […]
Read MoreVictoria Okpik ( – ) ❖
Victoria Okppik is originally from Quaqtaq. She now lives in Montreal. She was the first Inuk to graduate in Fashion […]
Read MoreSheila Watt-Cloutier (1953 – ) ❖
Shelia Watt-Coutier is respected internationally for her work around climateClimate is the average and normal weather in a specific place or […]
Read MoreJohnny May (1945 – ) ❖
Johnny May was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq and now lives in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. He was one of the first Inuit pilots. […]
Read MoreCommunication in Nunavik Around 2020 ❖
Radio Stations Radio stations remain a popular form of communication and amusement in Nunavik. There are local radio stations in […]
Read MoreTraining Centres for Skills ❖
While many Inuit continue to travel to the south to access post-secondary education, there has been an effort to increase […]
Read MoreThomassie Mangiok (1983 – ) ❖
Thomassie Mangiok is an educator and artist. Thomassie lives in Ivujivik. In 2021, he works as the vice-principal and centre […]
Read MoreNew Choices for Youth ❖
Life in Nunavik in 2020 is much different than it was in 1980. Many communities now have youth houses where […]
Read MoreCountry Food ❖
Country food plays an important role in Inuit culture. Some examples of country food are ptarmigan, maktaaq (whale skin and […]
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