Our Team

Ilitaqsiniq is proud to have an all-Inuit Board of Directors who work together to govern Ilitaqsiniq and provide strategic input to our decisions. Our staff team is responsible for the design and delivery of Ilitaqsiniq’s entire suite of programs.

With everyone based in Nunavut, we are closely connected to Nunavummiut and are able to tailor our holistic programs to participants’ and communities’ needs.

Ilitaqsiniq also works with a large roster of Elders, content specialists and youth who offer project-based support and bring wisdom, knowledge, expertise and passion to our programs.

Our Board

Gloria Uluqsi

President
Inukshuk Aksalnik

Inukshuk Aksalnik

Vice-President / Qikiqtani Representative

Sandi Vincent

Secretary / Treasurer / Qikiqtani Representative
Elizabeth Lyall

Elizabeth Lyall

Kitikmeot Representative
Jenna Kamingoak

Jenna Kamingoak

Kitikmeot Representative

Toota Tatty

Kivalliq Representative

Veronica Connelly

Kivalliq Representative

Our Staff

Adriana Kusugak

Adriana Kusugak

Aliisa Autut

Amber Irwin

Amber Irwin

Amy Aingidlik

Amy Aingidlik

Amy Ikakhik

Billy Andersen

Billy Andersen

Davidee Nowyook

Davidee Qaumariaq

Halla Kaludjak

Hilary Manik

James Mearns

Katrina Pameolik

Kelly Lindell

Kelly Lindell

Laura Merritt

Lori Flynn

Lori Flynn

Olivia Tagalik

Olivia Tagalik

Panikuluk Kusugak

Panikuluk Kusugak

Qamaniq Siksik

Qamaniq Siksik

Rosabelle Klengenberg

Rosabelle Klengenberg

Simeon Dion

Ilitaqsiniq Early Years Teams

Rankin Inlet Early Years Team
Back row L-R: Lyla Haulli, Rachel Ussak, Daphne Kaurayok, Cassandra Saumik, Kaneena Tugak, Pooka Niviatsiak, Belinda, Ugjuk 

Front row L-R: Martha Palluq, Kelly Naulalik, Catherine Kabvitok-Tatty

Baker Lake Early Years Team

Baker Lake Early Years Team 
Back row L-R: Hattie Aningaat, Crayston Owingayak, Hunter Qiyuk, Nicole Nungnik 

Front Row L-R: Rayla Bouska, Akilak Owingaak

Arviat Early Years Team

Arviat Early Years Team 
Back row L-R: Bernice Kinak, Lillian Arnalak, Madeline Shamee, Linda Sheetoga, Katelyn Sowoee, Paul Otuk Sr., Jacqueline Malla, Leah Owlijoot, Lise Issumatardjuak 

Front row L-R: Patricia Arnalak, Lena Napayok, Bridgette Aulatjut, Veronica Muckpah, Stephanie Aulatjut

Missing: Crystal Alareak and Samantha Kablutsiak

Naujaat Early Years Team

Naujaat Early Years Team
Rhoda Milortok, Emily Qaunaq, Jessica Tinashlu, Gabriel Tinashlu, Carmen Kusugak, Brittany Holm, Sheeba Kabvitok & Cheryl Siusangnark