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
Vice-President / Qikiqtani Representative
Sandi Vincent
Secretary / Treasurer / Qikiqtani Representative
Elizabeth Lyall
Kitikmeot Representative
Jenna Kamingoak
Kitikmeot Representative
Toota Tatty
Kivalliq Representative
Veronica Connelly
Kivalliq Representative
Our Staff
Adriana Kusugak
Aliisa Autut
Amber Irwin
Amy Aingidlik
Amy Ikakhik
Billy Andersen
Davidee Nowyook
Davidee Qaumariaq
Halla Kaludjak
Hilary Manik
James Mearns
Katrina Pameolik
Kelly Lindell
Laura Merritt
Lori Flynn
Olivia Tagalik
Panikuluk Kusugak
Qamaniq Siksik
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 Back row L-R: Hattie Aningaat, Crayston Owingayak, Hunter Qiyuk, Nicole Nungnik
Front Row L-R: Rayla Bouska, Akilak Owingaak
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 Rhoda Milortok, Emily Qaunaq, Jessica Tinashlu, Gabriel Tinashlu, Carmen Kusugak, Brittany Holm, Sheeba Kabvitok & Cheryl Siusangnark