Team

Susan Avingaq was executive director of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers), the Maker of the episode on Inuit Dolls and the elder for the episodes of Sula Qumangat and Arsaniq Deer. Susan Avingaq was a regular contributor to the Isuma Collective from 1991 until her passing in 2024. A renowned seamstress and artist in the Baffin region, Susan was active locally in teaching sewing traditions to younger Inuit women, preserving traditional ajaajaa songs, and working to share Inuit culture and knowledge. Born on the land, Susan moved to Igloolik in the mid-1970's, keeping her traditions alive and sharing her stories with audiences across Canada and around the world. A respected elder, Susan was an advisor, writer, researcher and art director for several award-winning productions, including Before Tomorrow (2008), Uvanga (2013), SOL (2014), One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk (2019), voted “TIFF Canada’s Top Ten”, and the animated film Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice (2021), winner of numerous honours including the 2021 FIPRESCI award and shortlisted for the 2022 Oscars. Susan passed away in 2024.

Esa is a renowned carver living in Igloolik.

Jerry is an all around handyman who keeps things working at Kingulliit Productions

Sula lives and works in Igloolik. She is an incredible cleaner, and makes amazing crocheted hats

Deborah is an Elder and artist who lives in Igloolik creating beautiful Kamiks

Qiliqti trains his dogteam in his hometown of Igloolik

Israel, rasied in Igloolik after his birth in Iqaluit, is a mechanic who has begun carpentry work in kinguliit production facility. He also intends to persue supplemental handyman services.

Eva lives in Arviat, a master at making dried caribou meat!

Jason lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Son of Carol, and is known for working at the Canadien north as a travel agent, he is also know as a hunter and being a big mentor for Mark jr his younger brother. Is also a father of three.

Currently based in Montreal, QC, Arsaniq Deer is a traditional tattoo artist, painter and illustrator from Quaqtaq, Nunavik, QC. Surrounded since birth by an artistic family, creativity was always fostered and encouraged and depictions of Inuit women, myths and legends remain favourites of Deer. “My mom used to help me in painting and drawing for my school projects. That’s sort of how I started out.” Experimenting first with acrylics and now with watercolours, Deer is now collaborating with her mother, illustrating her children’s story “Juutani”. Along with collaborating on a book, Deer performed her very first tattoo on her mother. “It was an honour”, remarked Deer.

Introduced to the practice and history of traditional Inuit tattooing while studying at Nunavik Sivunitsavut, Deer quickly developed interest in the art form. Researching and studying Inuit tattooing outside of the classroom, Deer obtained archives from Avataq and absorbed all she could. When news came that renowned tattoo artist, Hovak Johnson, would be in Montreal to teach and tattoo women, Deer booked her appointment and got her first tattoos. Gifting Johnson with a wolf pelt and a drawing in exchange for her markings, Deer was then invited to sit in on her mother’s tattoo session the following day. “Hovak invited me over there to watch,” she recalls, “And then we spoke and she told me she had the same feeling with her last apprentice, saying she thinks I would be able to do [tattooing]. She asked me if I wanted to try tattooing my mom. I only did a couple lines [but] that was my first experience with tattooing.” Following that session, Johnson gifted Deer a tattoo starter kit and took her on as an apprentice, kick-starting her tattoo practice which she continues to develop.

Evie Mark is a throat singer, seamstress and filmmaker from Ivujivik, Nunavik who currently resides in Montreal, QC. Raised by her grandparents, who taught her about her cultural heritage and throat singing; Mark first started learning the practice at age 11, from her Inuktitut language teacher. Mark gave her first public performance at age 18 during a multicultural week, which initiated her professional career as a singer.

When speaking about the resurgence of throat singing Mark has said, “I think it was so strong that it didn't want to die. So, I think it is coming back to us”. Mark engages with contemporary innovations in her throat singing and is driven to continue her community’s traditions as well as learn about other regional styles. Mark has toured nationally and internationally as a performer, notably with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra’s (OSM) production Tusarnituuq! Nagano In The Land Of The Inuit (2009). Another notable performance was at a ceremony held at the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal in which throat singing was recognized as a form of intangible heritage under the Cultural Heritage Act.

In addition to her music career, Evie Mark has a background in television production, filmography and journalism. She received a creative arts degree from John Abbott College in Montreal, QC in 1996 and continued her studies at the Banff Centre, AB. In 2007 Mark directed the documentary Ullumi (Today) that examines changes around identity and cultural autonomy that have occurred within Inuit communities in Nunavik and Nunavut as a result of the Internet and globalization as told through the perspective of four young Inuit.

Mark is an active teacher and cultural liaison. She has helped to lead youth cultural programs in the Torngat Mountains, NL and at Aqpik Jam in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik. Mark has worked as an educator for the Kativik School Board (KSB), the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) and has acted as an interpreter for the KSB, NRBHSS and the Makivik Corporation. She currently teaches Inuktitut and Arts at Nunavik Sivunitsavut in Montreal, QC and continues to travel for her throat singing performances.

Saqpinaq Carol Kunnuk is an award-winning director and producer for independent feature films and television productions. Her personal work includes the short film Being Prepared (2021) and the documentary film Queen of the Quest (2010). Her most recent credits include production supervisor on Maliglutit: Searchers (2016), editor on the documentary film Angirattut (Coming Home) (2014), and assistant-director for the documentary SOL. Carol currently directs and produces Welcome to my Qammaq, a weekly live television show broadcasting across Canada on Uvagut TV. Saqpinaq Carol was co-writer and co-director of the feature film, Tautuktavuk (What We See) (2023), which was awarded the 2023 Amplify Voices Award (TIFF), the Sun Jury Award (ImagineNATIV), Best Documentary from Umea International Film Festival, and named as one of "TIFF Canada's Top Ten" films for 2023. Saqpinaq Carol Kunnuk was the co-director of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers) and she also did, along with Mark Jr Malliki, the camera for Inuit Makers in Igloolik.

Mark Jr. Malliki did most of the camera of Sanajiit Inuit Makers. An editor and camera operator from Igloolik NU, though only 24 years of age, he has been working consistently with Kingulliit Productions and Nunavut Independent Television Network (NITV) since 2019, when he was hired through a high school summer student program. He began as a first assistant camera operator on Zacharias Kunuk’s live show Silakut (Through the Air) which was live streamed from Igloolik to the Venice Biennale. In 2020, his short film A Little View of Ham Bay won Nunavut Film’s “Short Video Challenge”. In 2021, Mark has been the main camera operator and editor of NITV’s Welcome to Our Qamaq live show, as well as the Technical Producer of Tunnganarniq’s Live shows, broadcast across Canada on Uvagut TV. As a camera operator and editor, he has worked on the award-winning feature Tautuktavuk (What We See) (2023), Zachary Kunuk’s latest feature, Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband) (2025), and a new documentary series, Sanajiit (Inuit Makers).

Since 2023, Gamez has served as the co-director and co-producer of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers). Prior to this, in 2019, she was the producer of the live TV shows Tunnganarniq (LiveTV and Inuit Art), where she conceptualized the project, assembled the team, oversaw training, set up equipment, and developed the programming. Gamez has been a key member of the Isuma collective since 2006, playing a vital role in various innovative projects. In 2007, she led the creation, development, and content coordination of IsumaTV. Following this, she produced social innovation projects using the IsumaTV platform, collaborating with communities across the Canadian Arctic and Latin America. Notable initiatives include the development of the Mediaplayer project and the creation of the web platform for Digital Indigenous Democracy. This project aimed to amplify Inuit traditional knowledge and foster communication between Indigenous communities, mining companies, and governments through the use of internet, community radio, local TV, and social media.

Gamez was also the project manager and one of the key conceptualizers of Time Machine, a project that brought together youth and elders to create comic stories on the web using computers, iPods, and mobile devices. Additionally, she developed ARTCO (Artisans of Today’s Communities), a project that used new media tools within a multidisciplinary artistic process to connect Inuit and Cree children, building bridges between communities in conflict.

In her role as coordinator of DIAMA (Digitizing Inuit and Aboriginal Media Archive), Gamez oversaw the digitization of over 400 hours of Indigenous multimedia archives, both within Canada and globally. She also coordinated the IFN (Indigenous Film Network), which brought Inuit films to the North.

In Mexico, Gamez worked as a consultant and project coordinator for UNESCO, the ILO (International Labour Organization), the SEP (Mexican Department of Education), and SEDESOL (Social Department of the Mexican Government).

Born in Mexico, Gamez holds dual citizenship in Mexico and Canada.

"Marcela was born in Argentina and raised in Paraguay. She is a mother of a daughter and a son. She studied Business Administration in Paraguay before immigrating to Canada in December 2005. She became a Canadian citizen several years ago.

Marcela has been working with the Isuma Collective for the past 10 years. She has worked on various production projects over the years, taking on different roles such as accounting assistant, financial manager, line producer, and, most recently, as a producer for Inuit Makers and the ongoing production Fierce Prayer. Throughout this time, she has had the privilege of working closely with Inuit artists, producers, and community members, supporting their efforts to share their stories with the world

Marcela is passionate about empowering Indigenous communities through media. She values collaboration, cultural preservation, and ethical storytelling. She is deeply committed to working alongside Inuit creators and organizations to help amplify their voices and stories."

Gillian Robinson was one of the writers of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers), and one of the forces of the editing process. Gillian Robinson is a writer, editor and project manager. Over the past 23 years she has worked with the Isuma Collective, an Inuit filmmaking group and television network, as a writer, screenwriter, editor and project manager. In previous years, she was the Director of Arts, Culture and Education at Tr’ondek Hwech’in First Nation, Dawson City, Yukon; part of the collective at Groupe Intervention Vidéo (GIV), Montréal, Quebec, a video centre for production and distribution of documentary and art video by women; Assistant Editor at Fuse Magazine. She is the editor of The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (book), the Isuma Inuit Studies Reader, and Atanarjuat The Fast Runner (book), and collaborated with a curatorial board to create The Isuma Book (2019) for the 58th Venice Biennale. Gillian was a writer and editor on the feature film, Tautuktavuk (What We See) (2023), which was awarded the 2023 Amplify Voices Award (TIFF), the Sun Jury Award (ImagineNATIV), Best Documentary from Umea International Film Festival, and named as one of "TIFF Canada's Top Ten" films for 2023.

Nuatie lives in Arviat, she was part of the Makers team for Episodes 8 and 9

Evano lives in Arviat, he was part of the Makers team for Episodes 8 and 9

Daniel Dietzel began working with the Isuma collective in 2016 as an Assistant Editor on the Hunting with My Ancestors series. Since then he has worked in various capacities on a variety of projects including Qanuq Taima, and They Have to Hear Us. For Inuit Makers, Daniel Dietzel worked closely with co-directors Gabriela Gamez, and Carol Kunnuk as one of the main Editors. He lives and works in Montreal.

Outside of the Isuma collective, he has edited the TIFF Top 10 selected short film Aniksha directed by Vincent Toi, as well as the CPH:DOX F:ACT Award nominated feature documentary The Devil’s Trap directed by Mitchell Stafiej. His most recent editing work includes Nicolas Lachapelle’s What Remains After We’re Gone that won the Prix Pierre-et-Yolande-Perrault Award at Rendez-vous Quebec Cinema in 2022. Daniel Dietzel is a filmmaker in his own right whose short experimental works, such as 24.24.24., have been presented at VIFF, RIDM, Atlanta International Film Festival and Oberhausen. His next short film is entitled ‘til the end of time.

Born in Iqaluit and raised in Igloolik, Marcy Siakuluk has been involved in the production industry since 2021. She has developed skills in camera operation, hosting, editing, translation, and effective teamwork. Marcy has contributed to various projects, including the live TV show Welcome to Our Qammaq, and has gained experience in production planning and office administration. She has also completed sound training with Tobias Haynes and camera training with Mark Jr. Malliki, further enhancing her expertise in the field. Marcy plays an important role on Sanajjiit (Inuit Makers) as Unit Manager, Translator, assistant to Susan Avingaq in her episode and assistant to cor-director Carol Kunnuk

Tori is a 9 year old girl who lives in Igloolik, who just recently became apart of the inuit makers production by being one of the youth helpers. Helping out Susan and learning how to make little clothing for wooden dolls, also learning how to make beautiful kamiks with the help of Deborah.

Nymon is a 12 year old boy who lives in Igloolik who was one of the youth learning from Esa for caving, Jerry about how to help around, and from Joshua how to manage a dog team

Born in 1957 in a sod house on Baffin Island, Zacharias Kunuk was a carver in 1981 when he sold three sculptures in Montreal to buy a home-video camera and 27” TV to bring back to Igloolik, a settlement of 500 Inuit who had voted twice to refuse access to outside television. After working for six years for the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation as producer and station manager, Kunuk co-founded Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc. in 1990 with Paul Apak Angilirq, Pauloosie Qulitalik and Norman Cohn. In addition to Atanarjuat The Fast Runner, Kunuk has directed more than 30 videos screened in film festivals, theatres, museums and art galleries, including the award-winning Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice (2021), which was shortlisted for the 2022 Oscars. He has honorary doctorates from Trent University and Wilfred Laurier University; is the winner of the Cannes Caméra d’Or, three Genie Awards, a National Arts Award, and the National Aboriginal Achievement Award, and the 2017 Technicolor Clyde Gilmour Award from the Toronto Film Critics Association. In 2019, Zacharias Kunuk represented Canada at the 58th Venice Biennale (with Norman Cohn). Zacharias Kunuk was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2015 and an Officer of the Order of Nunavut in 2019.

Maegan Tessler is a filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist living in Montreal. She finds the space between meaningful and absurd to be the most compelling. She currently works at Isuma Productions as a video editor and post-production coordinator. She believes in the power of art to inspire positive social change. She also loves chatting and farming.

Pakak is an Elder who lives in Igloolik who was born in Iglurjuaq, who is known for making Igluvigaqs, was also one of the crews for helping out and learning how to make a qamutik out of bone. Was the elders for helping out Esau, and also Jerry.

Leonie is an Elder who lives in Igloolik, she was also apart of inuit makers making little wooden dolls with Susan. She is also well known for her beautiful mitten making.

Josephine is an Elder who lives in Igloolik, she is also one of the many elders who is well known in the community for helping out at the catholic church.

Julia is an Elder who lives in Igloolik, she was also a part of Susans group where they played with dolls just like back then.

Therese is an Elder who lives in Igloolik who was also a part of the Susans episode where they played dolls like back then. She is also a great seamstress, and well known for her basic hunting skills.

Nataq, a native of Qikiqtaarjuk in Igloolik, is a father of five children and an adoptive father of one, with numerous grandchildren. His career in television and film spans from the 1990s to the present. He is passionate about travel and exploring diverse cultures.

Chris is one of the people who briefly worked for Isuma as an editor and camera operator in 2024.

Was one of the children who passed by during the fishing trip

Son of Annalisa Arnatsiaq lives in Igloolik. 

Lousia lives in Igloolik and is Deborah's assistant, learning the art of making Kamiks

Daughter of Deborah

David lives is Igloolik who is also one of the sons of Deborah, he is well known as a hunter in the community

Jeffery lives in Igloolik who is one of the grandsons of Deborah, which he works for the municipal services of the hamlet

Cecianne is the significant other of Jeffery.

Son of Jeffery and Cecianne

Son of Jeffery and Cecianne

Marnie lives in Igloolik and worked with Isuma for the summer

James is Qiliqti's son who lives in Igloolik

Ingy lives in Arviat

Elizabeth lives in Arviat and is learning skills from her mum, Eva about working with caribou meat

Stella lives in Arviat and is learning skills from her mum, Eva about working with caribou meat

Eric Anoee was one of the founders of the Arviat Film Society. They started a community television station on local coop cable tv. With Isuma.tv More recently, Eric has helped create a live weekly show on uvagut.tv out of Arviat, Nunavut as advisor. He has served in various roles in Nunavut including board member for Nunavut Film Development Corporation, Nunavut Broadband Development Corporation, Inuit Broadcasting Corporation, Arviat Hamlet Council, Nunavut Employees Union, among others. His interests include hunting, photography, videography. Some of the films that Eric has been involved with in the society and outside include Makkuktut, Uiri, Diary of Red Shoes, Hunting with My Ancestors, Bear Season (in development) among others.

Alissa lives in Arviat

Sophia lives in Arviat

Alastair lives in Arviat

Manasie lives in Arviat

Carson lives in Arviat

Chris lives in Arviat

Ian John lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Morcus lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Robin lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Batista lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Bertha lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for her community

Emily lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for her community

Gwyn lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for her community

Ian lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Jacques lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Luke lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Ramon lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Richard lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Russell lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for his community

Simona lives in Arviat and works as a firefighter for their community

Daugher of Carol, she also works as a cook at the High school. Is a mother of two girls.

The boyfriend of Tonya, his main focus is being a father of their two daughters and also known for being a hunter.

From Pangnirqtuq, is also a freelance cameraman.

Wife of Travis, and a mother of three children, she is a fulltime mother.

Sarah is the mother of Jasmine, who is one the elders who followed on the family trip where they went fishing. Is also retired.

Is one of the daughters of Tonya and Sheldon.

Is also one of the daughters of Tonya and Sheldon.

Is one of the Daughter of Travis and Jasmine.

Son of Travis and Jasmine.

Youngest son of Travis and Jasmine.

Daughter of Carol

Also a daughter of Carol.

Son of Sula, and was apart of one of the episodes by going out on land for the first time.

Bruno lives in Igloolik, is a father of five children. And works for the Baffinland iron mines.

She was just passing through going fishing.

Cousin of Arsaniq Deer lives in Quaqtaq Quebec.

Beatrice Deer is a singer-songwriter and visual artist from Quaqtaq, Nunavik, QC. Her music is a combination of traditional Inuit throat singing and indie pop rock. She first gained recognition with her debut album, Just Bea (2004), which won Best Inuit Cultural Album at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in 2005. In 2010 she released both a self-titled EP and a Christmas album. Her two latest album releases, Fox (2015), is a “mix of old and new, adding pop and rock elements to throat singing and traditional Inuit tunes”, was soon followed by My All to You (2018). Deer is invested in maintaining her cultural traditions while also incorporating contemporary artistic practices into her music. She advocates for building up cultural traditions, while also openly discussing the negative impacts of colonization on Inuit cultural practices. She performs regularly in Canada and also travels internationally to perform and participate in festivals. In addition to her art practice, Deer is an activist working to bring attention to suicide awareness and prevention in Indigenous communities. She speaks openly about her personal experiences with suicide and depression to foster dialogue on a global scale. Deer is a multifaceted artist who uses her public platform to increase discourse on social issues.

Monica Taqqaugaq is a 22 year-old talented emerging actress from Igloolik. A graduate of Igloolik High School in 2021, she has been working as a substitute teacher at the school since graduation while pursuing her passion for acting. Over the past three years, Monica has appeared in the film Tautuktavuk (What We See) and in the upcoming film Wrong Husband. Monica participated in two episodes of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers) with Arsaniq Deer and helped with translation.

Tautuktavuk is Mark’s third feature film, having played a small role in Kunuk’s 2016 feature Maliglutit (Searchers) and a larger supporting role in One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk (2019). He is also set to act in Zacharias Kunuk's upcoming feature Uiksarinnggitara (Wrong Husband) - currently in production. Mark was born and raised in Igloolik, where he currently lives and works at the school.

Student at NS

Hello! My name is Milan; I create art through music as a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and mixer. Born and raised in Montréal to a Slovak mother and an African American/Cuban father, I've been playing guitar since 1998. In my early teens, I began performing original improvised blues/rock electric guitar solos at Montreal talent shows and music festivals, including Montreal's International Blues and Reggae Festivals, and Tremblant's International Blues Festival. I started producing music in my mid teens, using a BOSS BR-1180 digital recording studio, which I also used to make original backing tracks for my solo guitar performances. I then spent 8 years living in Toronto while getting my bachelor's of music degree at Humber College. Between 2017 and 2022 I lived in London, Bratislava and Prague; recording, writing, producing and playing shows. 2019 brought the release of my first self produced, engineered and mixed album titled 'Who Am I' on Slnko Records; a Slovak label. In 2020, I began releasing independently; starting with my EP ‘love&light produced by Kristofer Harris and Nathanael Graham, followed by my 2021 album 'five hundred days.', produced by Kristofer Harris of the UK, as well as my own self-production. In June 2023, I released my third album titled 'ethos pathos logos', which features more of my own production, as well as Kris' touch. In 2023, I released 'Prague nights’ - a solo piano album, which I wrote and recorded myself on an upright piano, while living in Prague. My most recent 2024 release titled ‘Cayden’ is a self produced, recorded and mixed EP dedicated to a friend that passed away. Along with my own music, I produce and write for other artists and do songwriting and recording residencies with Indigenous and non-indigenous youth and communities all over Canada.

Teacher's assistant, Jeannie Papigatuk from Salluit works at NS

Evie's daughter

Evie's husband

Evie's daughter

Evie's daughter

Akinisi is a Throat Singer

My name is Bryan and I'm from Kuujjuaq.

Hi, my name is Anika Cain. I'm 18 years old and I'm from Tasiujaq. My favourite thing to do is sewing/beading, but mostly camping. My favourite country food is frozen caribou.

Hey my name is suasie Irqumia from puv. With my hobby I just love to go with the flow and if you are up for it I’m in it too!

Danielle from Kuujjuaq

Evie's niece is a seamstress. She lives in Kinngait (Cape Dorset) Nunavut.

Jeannie May is from Kuujjuaq. In 2017 she joined TLS (Transformative Life Skills) which was started by a man from San Francisco who was working in computer technology. He thought his life was going nowhere. There is a lot of drug activity in San Francisco, lots of poverty, black people, Japanese and Latin American, young people coming out of high school are dying and being mistreated. The poor people were being killed in drug wars. So that man that was a computer technician, he used to work on IT, he decided "I'm going to go back to my father's teachings". His father was a yoga master, a breathing master, so he said "I'm going to do that". There was a huge crime rate in his school and when he started hs breathing exercises the crime rates literally went down. So Jeannie started joining this man's teaching TLS in Kuujjuaq. She started as a participant but became a teacher (as a side job) because she was so good at it. She traveles to all school all over Nunavik

Student at NS

Aii, Hello, Wachyia. My name is Hannah Rupert from Kuujjuaraapik/Whapmagoostui Quebec. I am 29 years old. I am pure Inuk adopted to Cree. For many years of my life, I avoided learning my root culture due to bullying. Today, I am proud and thriving to learn and practice my Inuit culture thanks to Nunavik sivunitsavut. My favorite thing is watching my 12 year old son play hockey and taking him to activities. My favorite quote is, " Do it like you love it even if you hate it, and that is Discipline

Julie Qisiq from Kangiqsujuaq

Lives in Arviat

Hi, my name is Kelly Ann Desrosiers. I'm currently 32 years old and I'm from Quaqtaq. My favourite thing to do is crafting and my favourite country food is caribou stew.

Student at NS

Heyy! I like to play Volleyball, it is my favourite sport. I am a Student at Nunavik Sivunitsavut.

Student at NS

Maggie Annanack from Kuujjuaq

Jimena was born and raised in Mexico City; she came to Montreal to study anthropology. After getting her masters, she taught at John Abbott College for ten years and worked at Nunavik Sivunitsavut as a curriculum consultant when the program was launched in 2017. She has a PhD in Indigenous Education from the University of Ottawa and became the coordinator of Nunavik Sivunitsavut in 2024.

Hi, my name is Mark and I'm from Salluit

Hello, my name is Masta Crow. I live in Umiujaq, the largest national park in Quebec and one of the youngest communities in Nunavik. I'm currently studying down south with my 4-year-old son. My favourite country food is qisaruaq (caribou stomach) wrapped in caribou meat and caribou head also Mattak.

Hi, my name is Paulusi Samuel Amittu-Goodson and I live in Montreal. I'm currently the Student Life Animator here at Nunavik Sivunitsavut.

Student at NS

Hi, I'm Savannah and I'm from Kangiqsualujjuaq.

I am 19 years old. Originally from Ivujivik Qc, where polar bears come visit all year long but mostly in the winter. My favourite country food are frozen raw caribou and dried arctic char fillet but my all time favourite is my anaanak’s caribou stew. My favourite activities are playing local volleyball in my community and skiing on the tundra also going on the land with family.

Hi! My name is Willie Naluktuk - I am from Inukjuaq but was born in Puvirnituq. I love learning more about my culture since being at NS. When I am not at school I like to take drumming lessons, so martial arts and box. My favourite band is Alice in Chains. I am excited to keep learning more about my culture and meet more Inuit!

Born in 1946 in New York, Norman Cohn travelled to Igloolik in 1985 to meet Zacharias Kunuk and Paul Apak after seeing videos they had made while working for the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation. In 1990, assisted by a Guggenheim Fellowship, Cohn moved to Igloolik, where, with Kunuk, Apak and Pauloosie Qulitalik, he co-founded Igloolik Isuma Productions, and helped develop Isuma’s style of “re-lived” cultural drama by adapting the authenticity of video observation to the art of Inuit storytelling. Cohn’s experimental video work began in 1970 in the U.S.; he immigrated to Canada in 1976 and became a Canadian citizen in 1981. In 1983, Cohn’s exhibition of 16 videos, Norman Cohn: Portraits, opened at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, Vancouver Art Gallery, Musée d’art contemporain de Montreal and 49th Parallel Gallery in New York. In 1987, his experimental non-fiction feature Quartet for Deafblind was shown at Documenta 8. In 2019, Norman Cohn (with Zacharias Kunuk) represented Canada at the 58th Venice Biennale.

Jonathan Franz is a film producer and director of photography who has worked on multiple feature films with Isuma / Kingulliit Productions and award-winning director Zacharias Kunuk, OC. Notable productions include Maliglutit (Searchers) (2016), the Canada Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale, and One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk (2019), recipient of “TIFF Canada’s Top Ten” and VIFF “Best Canadian Film” awards. Jonathan worked closely with the Haida Nation to create the first Haida language feature film, SGaawaay K’uuna (Edge of the Knife) (2018), which won 6 Leo Awards including “Best Picture”, TIFF "Canada’s Top Ten 2018", and VIFF “Best Canadian Film”. Jonathan was co-writer and producer for the animated film Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice (2021), winner of numerous honours including the 2021 FIPRESCI award and was shortlisted for the 2022 Oscars. Jonathan currently serves as the head of operations for NITV / Uvagut TV.

Pablo Perrugoria did all the color post production of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers). He developed his entire career as an editor and colorist in Montreal, Canada. He was a senior editor and colorist for a Discovery Channel series (How It’s Made, for 28 seasons). Then he moved to Cinesite as a VFX editor and to MPC as an image engineer. During his time there, he was fortunate to be part of the team that won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for the film 1917. After that he went to Cruella, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Top Gun: Maverick, West Side Story, and many more. Pablo became independent in 2018 and, since then, has worked as a freelance colorist. He has a son at each end of the continent. The eldest in Canada and the youngest in Argentina. In his words, a good reason to stay connected with both creative worlds, North and South.

Chris Leon is a sound designer and mixer who has worked in various mediums, with a particular specialization in documentary. His work has been heard on several APTN series such as Indians and Aliens, Rez Rides, Mohawk Girls and Down the Mighty River to name a few.
In addition to series, Chris has also worked on feature documentaries including the TIFF top 10 film, Sol by Marie-Hélène Cousineau. Inuit Makers is a series which Chris was very proud to be a part of as it takes us into the intimacy and lives of a culture that is unknown to most.

When Chris is not in his studio, he can be found riding his bike or attending jazz concerts.

Nancy Angilirq was born and raised in Igloolik. She currently lives in Montreal and works full time as an Inuktitut translator for the Supreme Court. She was one of the main translators for Inuit Makers surprising us all with her talent and enormous speed.

Robyn Angilirq is an Inuk originally from Igloolik, Nunavut, who now lives in Montreal, Quebec. Robyn has been assisting Kingulliit Productions on the project Arnaapik as a writer, artist and consultant. She also acted in the motion capture animation Piqqusivut.

Tobias Haynes was the sound advisor for Sanajiit (Inuit Makers). An accomplished sound mixer specializing in sound for film, boasting over 15 years of experience in the industry. Renowned for his expertise, Tobias has worked in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the globe, from the icy expanses of the Arctic to the bustling cities of Europe to the vibrant cultures of Asia and Africa. His commitment to capturing authentic soundscapes has earned him several prestigious awards, highlighting his dedication to excellence in filmmaking. Tobias continues to push the boundaries of sound in storytelling, bringing immersive audio experiences to audiences worldwide.

Thomas was the camera advisor for Sanajiit (Inuit Makers). An award-winning cinematographer known for his visually compelling storytelling and unique approach to capturing remote and challenging stories. His recent work includes Tautuktavuk, directed by Lucy Tulugarjuk and Carol Kunnuk, Robert Morin’s critically acclaimed Festin Boréal, and the upcoming feature Wrong Husband by celebrated filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk. After studying film production at Concordia University in Montreal and the School of Creative Media in Hong Kong, Thomas honed his cinematographic style across a range of documentary and narrative projects. His passion for adventure and innovation has led him to develop a distinctive approach, often exploring the technical limits of cinematic language in unconventional settings. Thomas frequently collaborates with Nunavut-based Kingullitt Productions, owned by producer and director Zacharias Kunuk, bringing a powerful visual sensitivity to the stories of the Arctic and beyond.

Cecilia Greyson is a communications strategist specializing in social media outreach and digital engagement for the arts and non-profit sector. As a media spokesperson, she has represented prominent human rights campaigns with numerous national and international outlets, including CBC-TV, the New York Times, the Guardian, and Fox News. She completed her Masters of Journalism degree in 2011 from the University of British Columbia, and was awarded the CTV GlobeMedia Fellowship and the Jack Webster Student Journalism Award. She currently works as the Communications Director for Isuma Distribution International, and is based in Halifax, Canada.

Kyrie is a writer, artist, and project manager currently living in Toronto.

Jess Murwin is a nonbinary Indigenous (Mi'kmaq, Scottish and Welsh) filmmaker, curator and educator based in Montreal, Quebec They received formal artistic training from Notre Dame de la Tilloye (France) and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (Canada), as well as informal training on various sets, at artist centres and in workshops in Canada and Europe. Their work is largely community-based, and draws on genre and storytelling traditions to imagine social change. As a programmer, they have worked for the Atlantic International Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire à Montréal, among others. Their focus in presenting films and media artworks has always been to champion stories by 2SLGBTQ+, and Indigenous artists. They see this work as a critical way of reclaiming narrative spaces.

Jean-Philippe is a web developer who lives and works in Montreal

Jenya Sverlov, born in Providence, Russia, a small town in the heart of -then Soviet- Chukotka and raised in Magadan, Russia. From telling stories to her childhood school friends using a Soviet cassette recorder, she always had an interest in Foley and Sound design since an early age. Holding two bachelor degrees from two universities in Magadan, Russian and in Oklahoma City, USA, she has worked as a high school teacher, a missionary and a customs supervisor in ship chandelling. It was not until she decided to attend the Sound Design Program at Trebas Institute in Montreal, Canada that she was able to fulfill her childhood dream, namely to tell stories using sound. Since 2019, she has been working first as an assistant sound editor, then a sound editor and now as a dialogue editor and sound mixer. She has worked on podcasts, video games, TV series, feature documentaries and more. Other interests include music, translations and book editing.

Olivier has been deeply fascinated by sound since the age of three, leading to a lifelong exploration of its impact on consciousness and inner experience. With over 28 years of experience in audio post-production, he specializes in pre-rendered and virtual mixing, mastering, and recording and has contributed to well over 100 projects, including AAA games, documentaries, and short films.

Beyond the studio, Olivier is an avid adventurer, having embarked on solo cycling journeys through remote landscapes such as Iceland, Alaska, the Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, and James Bay. Since 2018, he has been deeply engaged in exploring sound’s transformative potential for consciousness and well-being. This journey has led him to the study of idiophones—including gongs, tuned bell plates, and other metal-based sonic creations—deepening his understanding of how sound can evoke introspection and create emotionally rich experiences.

Mei is the dedicated production accountant for Inuit Makers. She joined the Isuma Collective in 2022 and has been a vital part of the team ever since. Originally from China, Mei made Montreal her home in 2003. She brings years of experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. Warm and dependable, Mei’s unwavering smile and supportive nature make her an invaluable member of our team in Montreal.

Marie-José Harel is a lawyer of the Quebec Bar specialized in Entertainment law. She has been working with the Isuma collective since 2018. She is the legal advisor of Sanajiit (Inuit Makers).

Born Enroute to Iqaluit 1990. Lives in Igloolik, Nunavut most of her life, moved back to Igloolik December 2021. Is a Mother of a one 12 year old boy. Works full time for Kingulliit Productions. Dreams and Aspirations, to keep Inuit Culture strong through sewing and crafting. Loves to bake and cook. Loves Caribou meat.

Normand McKay entered the world of Cinema and Television in 1984 within the Astral Media Group where he spent ten years, first as a the Vice-president administration & finance of Premier Choix : TVEC inc. that operated Super Ecran, the French language movie channel and then as VPGM at AstralTech inc. a post-production facility. He had previously worked in large Canadian corporations of which the National Bank of Canada where he participated in the launch of different products and services such as MasterCard and the automatic teller machines network and also managed a network of branches.

At Premier Choix : TVEC Inc. (1984-1989) he contributed to the financial restructuring of the company by doing a public stock offering that won the «best public stock offering of the year» prize in Québec in 1985. He also participated to the launch of new TV stations for the company. He installed new accounting systems and procedures to insure better relations and operations with clients and suppliers of the company. From 1989 to 1994, he became Vice-president & general manager of AstralTech inc. the technical facilities of the Astral Media Group. In this capacity, he particularly developed the sound & dubbing operations by signing deals with Major American Studios such as Warner Bros., Disney and Columbia Tristar. During this period, the company increased its volume from 5 to 60 feature films and numerous TV series per year dubbed in the French language.

In 1994, he founded mckay consulting group inc., a consulting firm offering financial advice for the cinema and television industry of Québec. As a consultant, he worked on more than thirty five film and television projects in various forms such as fiction, animation, documentary and giant screen films. In 2014, he partnered with Pierre Fauteux to create McKay Fauteux Conseils inc. His principle responsibilities as a consultant concern the financial and administrative aspects of productions on a national and international (coproductions) scale. In the last few years he collaborated on many TV projects with Inuit producers in Nunavut such as Piksuk Media Inc. of Clyde River and Kingulliit Productions inc. of Igloolik.

As part of his work in the giant screen film sector since 1996, he completed various analysis and research mandates for the industry. In addition, he has been involved in the production and development of giant screen films including, "The Old Man and the Sea" (Oscar 2000 best animated film), "In five minutes the film," "Trains" and most recently "D-Day, Normandy 1944". During this period, he represented the Québec Large Format Film industry on national and international associations and events.

Since 2006, he is a partner of Les Productions Totale Fiction inc. where he contributed to the production of the feature film «La brunante» and also works on the development of several film and television projects either in production or on production services contracts with foreign producers particularly in Europe.

Finally, he was also part of many national and international professional associations as a member of the Board of directors.

Anel Medina is the founder and artistic director of atelier6, a visual design studio with a focus on cultural and artistic projects and the concept of physical and virtual products. Born in Mexico City, she studied in Brussels and now lives and works in Montreal, her adopted city. After studying literature and graphic design, Anel Medina started in an agency in Montreal before launching her creative studio, Atelier6. For a few years, as artistic director for Hoppenheim&Co, she collaborated with product brands such as Sephora and Holt Renfrew. Today, she shares her time in the creation of visual identities and solutions and her role as artistic director within creative teams.

Raphaël Sandler's directorial work is largely non-fiction and experimental, often featuring family and friends. Much of his work is made up of found footage, including familial archives, corporate archives, and youtube. He also hosted a 177 episode live streaming show during covid quarantine, called BPTV. Raphaël is currently based out of Montreal and working as an editor for Kingulliit Productions and Uvagut TV.

Angela Amarualik was born and raised in Igloolik, Nunavut. Passionate about the Inuktitut language, she is dedicated to preserving it and sharing Inuit culture with people around the world. Now living in Quebec, Angela continues to stay closely connected to her roots, proudly celebrating and promoting her heritage through her work through music, writing, and translating.

Inuktitut/English translator originally from Igloolik, lives in Ottawa. 

Inuktitut/English translator lives in Igloolik. 

Hi, my name is Uqauya Irniq and I'm from Kangiqsujuaq.

Archie is Masta Crow's son

Hi, my name is Tapia and I''m from Salluit.

Lena lives in Igloolik who is one of the daughters of Deborah, she thrives in the community by becoming a teacher

Son of Jeffrey