Akuliaq
Storyteller, hunter and Inuit elder born in the Sanikiluaq area (Nunavut) around 1890 – died in Inukjuak (Nunavik) at the beginning of the 1970s.
Alaasuaq, Davidialuk
Hunter, artist, and storyteller born in the Nunavgirnarak winter camp (Nunavik) in 1910 – died in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1976.
Amagoalik, John
Political leader, author and journalist born in Tasialuk (Nunavik) in 1947.
Annahatak, Betsy
Teacher, researcher, and educational consultant born near Kangirsuk (Nunavik) in the 1950s.
Aupaluk, Quataq
Author probably born at the turn of the 1980’s in Nunavik.
Beaulne, Sarah
Translator, throat singer and member of Puvirnituq's executive committee born in Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) in 1978.
Berthe, Julie-Ann
Administrator, early childhood specialist and Inuit culture promoter born in Nunavik in the 1980s.
Cooper, Willie
Hunter, elder and author born in Rivière-Marralik (Nunavik) in 1919 and died in Kuujjuaq (Nunavik) in 1986.
Deer, Beatrice
Singer-songwriter, author and cultural worker artist born in Quaqtaq (Nunavik) in 1985.
Duvicq, Nelly
Author, Inuit literature specialist and French language teacher born in Dax (France) in 1981.
Ekoomiak, Normee
Visual artist and author born in Cape Jones (Nunavik) in 1948 – died in Ottawa (Ontario) in 2009.
Epoo, Lazarusie
Storyteller, carver and politician born in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1932 – died in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 2012.
Etok, Tivi
Graphic artist, storyteller and hunter born in Qirnituarjuq (Nunavik) in 1928.
Freeman, Minnie Aodla
Playwright, writer, poet and committed essayist born in the Cape Hope Islands (Nunavut) in 1936.
Grey, Janice
Blogger, throat singer and cultural activist born in Aupaluk (Nunavik) in 1989.
Inukpuk, Johnny
Carver, hunter and storyteller born in Kuujjuarapik (Nunavik) in 1911 – died in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 2007.
Inukpuk, Martha Malaya
Community worker and journalist born in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1963.
Isaac, Elisapie
Singer songwriter and documentary filmmaker born in Salluit (Nunavik) in 1977.
Kalingo, Adamie
Author, village mayor, and language analyst born in Ivujivik (Nunavik) in 1951.
Kenuajuak, Bobby
Film director, essayist and photographer born in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1976 — died in Montréal in 2020.
Koperqualuk, Lisa Qiluqqi
Arctic anthropologist, essayist and activist born in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1962.
Mangiuk Iyaituk, Qumaq
Visual artist, author, teacher and school principal born in Ivujivik (Nunavik) in 1954.
Mangiuk, Johnny
Mark Mangiuk, Saija
Mesher, Bob
Journalist, photographer and musician born in Nunatsiavut in 1958 — died in Goose Bay in 2021.
Mesher, Dorothy
Inuit elder, author and seamstress born in Tasiujaq (Nunavik) in 1932.
Nappaaluk, Mitiarjuk
Novelist, historian and teacher born in Kangiqsujuaq (Nunavik) in 1931 – died in Kangiqsujuaq (Nunavik) in 2007.
Naumealuk, Jimmy Patsauq
Poet and hunter born in the Inukjuak region (Nunavik) in 1951 - died in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1984.
Novalinga, Caroline
Throat singer and accounting professional born in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1977.
Novalinga, Emily
Poet, storyteller and teacher born in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1954 – died in Montréal (Québec) in 2009.
Nowkawalk, Charlie
Social worker, politician and translator born in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1967.
Nowra, Apelie
Musician, hunter and Inuit elder born in Kuujjuarapik (Nunavik) around 1936 – died in Kuujjuarapik (Nunavik) at the beginning of the 21st century.
Nungak, Zebedee
Essayist, journalist and politician born in Saputiligait (Nunavik) in 1951.
Partridge, Taqralik
Poet, performer, throat-singer and curator born in Montréal (Québec) in 1975.
Patsauq, Markoosie
Novelist, pilot and activist born in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1941 – died in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 2020.
Pirti, Andy
Cultural promoter and librarian-archivist born in Akulivik (Nunavik) in 1974.
Quinnuarjuak, Joanasie
Storyteller born in the area of today’s Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1895 – died in 1964.
Qumaq, Taamusi
Historian, linguist, writer and politician born in Niqsiturlik (Nunavik) in 1914 – died in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1993.
Qupiqrualuk, Aisa
Carver, storyteller and preacher born in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1916 – died in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 2004.
Simon, Mary
Journalist, politician and essayist born in Kangiqsualujjuaq (Nunavik) in 1947.
Sivuarapik, Charlie
Sculptor, illustrator and storyteller born in Nunavik in 1911 – died in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1968.
Sivuarapik, Joanassie
Author born in Puvirnituq (Nunavik) in 1983.
Smiler, Isa
Sculptor, author and hunter born in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1921 - died in Inukjuak (Nunavik) in 1986.
Tukkiapik, Sachariasie
Storyteller, elder and anthropologists’ informant born in Kangirsuk (Nunavik) in 1911 – died in 1979.
Uitangak Tukalak, Elisapi
Uitangak, Janni
Author, translator and igloo builder born in Inurruat (close to Puvirnituq, Nunavik) in 1953.
Watt, Charlie
Political negotiator and Canadian senator born in June 1944 in Fort Chimo (now Kuujjuaq), Nunavik.
Watt-Cloutier, Sheila
Environmental activist, essayist and politician born in Kuujjuaq (Nunavik) in 1953.
Weetaltuk, Eddy
Author and soldier, born in the Strutton Islands (Nunavut) in 1923 – died in Uniujaq (Nunavik) in 2005.
Weetaluktuk, Jobie
Essayist, producer and documentary filmmaker born in Kangirsukallak (Nunavik) in 1958.