Our Services
Avataq is dedicated to preserving and promoting Nunavik’s Inuit heritage through dynamic services.
Aumaaggiivik
The Nunavik Arts Secretariat, supports artists with grants, residencies, special projects and promotion.
Archaeology
Archaeology services protect Nunavik’s heritage with surveys, excavations, and community-driven projects.
Genealogy
Genealogy services trace family histories, connecting Nunavimmiut to their roots.
Inuktitut Language Reclamation
Our Inuktitut Language Reclamation initiatives, including the Uqausinik Pijunarsaivik Bureau and Local Cultural Committees, empower communities to revitalize Inuktitut through education, cultural centers, and youth theatre.
Library & Archives
Our Library & Archives house extensive collections of oral histories, photographs, and documents.
Local Cultural Committees
Local Cultural Committees foster traditional skills and Inuktitut, bridging Elders and youth.
Museology
Our Museology efforts in Inukjuak and at Qarmaq preserve and share Inuit artifacts.
Nunatop
Nunatop safeguards nearly 8,000 Inuit place names, creating vital toponymical maps.
Publications
Our Publications, like Taamusi Qumaq’s autobiography, children’s books in Inuktitut, Tumivut magazine, The World of Tivi Etok, and more recently the Biography of Johnny Watt, celebrate Inuit stories and knowledge.
Student Assistance Program
We provide financial support to First Nations students at elementary, secondary, and post-secondary levels, covering essentials such as tuition, books, and other educational expenses.
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Avataq’s services weave together language, culture, and history, ensuring a vibrant future for Nunavik’s Inuit identity.