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September 9, 2009

Newly Elected Board of Directors for Avataq

By Taqralik Partridge

Avataq Cultural Institute hosted the 18th Nunavik Inuit Elders’ Conference in the community of Salluit, August 31st – September 4th, 2009. The theme of the conference was ‘Youth, Arts and Culture’ and more than 40 youth, elders and other community delegates were in attendance from across Nunavik.

Elections for the Avataq board of directors took place on September 4th, with the following results:

President:
Charlie Arngak – Kangiqsujuaq (acclaimed)

Vice-President:
Salomonie Alayco – Akulivik 

Secretary -Treasurer:
Jeannie Nungak – Kangirsuk 

Board Member:
Isaacie Padlayat – Salluit 

Board Member:
Minnie Etidloie – Kangiqsujuaq

For more information about the Elders’ Conference, or Avataq Cultural Institute, please contact:

Taqralik Partridge
Avataq Communications
taqralik@avataq.qc.ca
1-800-361-5029 ext. 242

Discussion group on the findings of the language diagnostic project © Michel Patry

Discussion group on the findings of the language diagnostic project © Michel Patry

Participants in the Elders Conference, Salluit 2009 © Michel Patry

Participants in the Elders Conference, Salluit 2009 © Michel Patry


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