Daniel is a contemporary artist born in Kangiqsualujjuaq. He is renowned for his carvings using caribou antlers. He teaches culture and carving classes at Ulluriaq. Daniel is passionate about construction and sharing his knowledge with the youth of his community. He teaches young people of Kangiqsualujjuaq the basics of building. This initiative encourages the youth to build by themselves. In 2023, Daniel started working a summer camp for youth on the land outside of his village. This camp will help young people learn about Inuit culture.

Ellasie was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq. Her devotion to the well-being of her community brought her to become the coordinator of Qarmaapik Family House since 2015. This organization offers a safe house for Inuit parents and children. Through her work, she contributes to keeping families together and giving them resources and support. Ellasie believes it is important for her work to be relevant to her culture and community. In her view, giving youth and elders access to the land can positively contribute to their mental health and well-being.

Andrea was born and raised in Kangiqsualujjuaq. She attended the Nunavik Sivunitsavut Program at John Abbott College and obtained a degree in Kindergarten and Elementary education at McGill University. She now teaches at the same school she attended when she grew up. Andrea is passionate about sharing her culture in her work and in various causes for social justice. She believes that bridging the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples can be achieved with education. Andrea is on the National Advisory Committee on Indigenous Teacher Education. She has hosted “Indigenous Day Live” and the “Arctic Inspiration Prize”.

Nancy Etok is one the pillars of Kangiqsualujjuaq. She is a positive and solutions-oriented role model for the children and the adults that cross her path. While being Vice Principal at Ulluriaq, she is also a student counsellor and the initiator of the Compassionate School Approach. She helped found the Qarmaapik Family House, a local organization serving families in need of assistance in various crisis situations. In 2016, she was awarded the Arctic Inspiration Prize with Hilda Snowball and Maggie Emudluk to continue the work of Qarmaapik House.

Olivia Ikey advocates for Nunavimmiut, collaborating on projects promoting her culture. As an artist and educator, she builds bridges of understanding between cultures. Focused on reconciliation, education, and Inuit self-determination, she addresses decolonization, identity, language, and builds relationships for reconciliation. As a speaker, she shares Inuit realities through various mediums, emphasizing knowing one's roots, reclaiming indigenous pride, and fostering collaborative efforts for a better quality of life in Nunavik. Since 2021, Olivia has been working with multiple organizations to build cultural understandings in both the north and south.

As Parks director, Charlie Munick has a central role in sharing knowledge about the land. In his view, Nunavik’s parks offer a lot of natural beauty and are an essential part of Inuit culture. Charlie is dedicated to giving more access to the land to people in his community. His efforts make it easier for people to participate in cultural activities like hunting, fishing, berry picking, and family picnics. Maintaining access to the land reinforces the autonomy of Inuit communities. He co-pilots a project for the construction of tourist cabins in Kuururjuaq.

Jason was born in Kuujjuaq. After going to school in the South, he speaks 3 languages (including Inuktitut) and navigates between the different cultures. Jason has been working at NHB in Kuujjuaq since 2013. Thanks to his “on the ground experience” in housing maintenance, he has a good understanding of renters’ needs and knows the NHB teams working in all villages of Nunavik. He has built his own shed and family cabin on the land. He fights for more Inuit representation in construction and in important positions within regional organizations.

Marie-Christine has been working at the NHB in Kuujjuaq since 2016 up until 2024. She considers that working on developing more culturally adapted homes in Nunavik is an essential part of the job. To better understand the needs of the communities with whom she collaborates, she has co-organized many resident surveys. Her work and personal experiences in Nunavik have helped her make sense of the challenges that Inuit communities face. This understanding and her personal values of equal rights and social justice motivate her work daily.