FAMOUS NATIVES

People listed are almost always native to the province. We do (on occasion) include those that have either lived within a province for most of their adult life, or have made a significant contribution to the province in their personal endeavors.

A

• Eva Aariak politician
• Susan Aglukark inuk musician (born in Manitoba)
• Olayuk Akesuk politician
• David Alagalak politician
• Madeleine Allakariallak throat singer
• Stephen Angulalik fur trader, trading post operator
• Goo "Mosa" Arlooktoo politician
• Joe Arlooktoo artist
• James Arreak politician
• Pitseolak Ashoona artist

G - K

• Tanya "Tagaq" Gillis throat singer
• Ann Meekitjuk Hanson politician, author
• Lucie Idlout singer
• Osuitok Ipeelee sculptor
• Alootook Ipellie illustrator, author
• Simeonie Keenainak accordionist
• Ashevak Kenojauk inuit artist
• Kiviaq lawyer, politician
• Zacharias Kunuk film producer, director
• Michael Kusugak storyteller, author

M - O

• Billy Merkosak artist
• Nakasuk founder iqaluit
• Paul Okalik first premier of nunavut
• Jessie Oonark artist
• Stephen Osborne author

P - S

• Charlie Panigoniak singer, songwriter, musician
• Annabella Piugattuk actress
• Annie Pootoogook artist
• Pudlo Pudlat artist
• Andrew Qappik graphic artist
• Pauta Saila artist

T - W

• Ningeokuluk Teevee author, artist
• Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq artist
• Simon Tookoome artist
• Jordin Tootoo hockey player (born in Manitoba)
• Natar Ungalaaq filmmaker, actor
• Sheila Watt-Cloutier inuit activist

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