Benoit Aquin
Cape Smith Island was identified early on in the sequence of Arctic archaeological research due to the work of Manning in 1949.
Kangiqsujuaq, located on the south shore of Hudson Strait (Ungava Peninsula, Nunavik), has attracted archaeologists for more than 40 years and resulted in the identification of numerous sites of various origins (e.g. Pre-Dorset, Dorset Thule/Inuit) and covering almost 4000 years of occupation, including several soapstone quarries dating back to the beginning of the Dorset occupation some 2000 years ago.
Richmond Gulf has one of the most spectacular landscapes of Nunavik. This area was occupied for thousands of years by arctic people and also by other groups originating from the south.
It is with great sadness that Avataq marks the passing of Nunavik elder Isaacie Padlayat.
On June 23, 2010, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, presented a prestigious Award in Celebration of the Nation’s Table to the Avataq Cultural Institute, for the creation of the five Northern Delights herbal teas.
