OUR TEAM
Pitsiula Kilabuk
Sherilee Harper
Theresa Koonoo
Igah Sanguya
Michelle Doucette
Shondra Stadnyk
Aimo Akulukjuk
Rachel Michael
Jean Allen
Tajrin Faurschou
Amy Caughey
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Stephanie Masina
WE REMEMBER
Martha Jaw
(1950 - 2026)
PAST MEMBERS
Breanne Aylward
Annie Karpik
PARTNERS
FUNDED BY
Martha Jaw (1950-2026)
Martha was a founding member of our research group, and a valued team member for many years. She served as a community health representative (CHR) in her community of Kinngait, Nunavut for many years, and was a teacher and friend to our team. We are grateful for Martha's many contributions in advancing food sovereignty and Inuit-led research in Nunavut.
Pitsiula Kilabuk
Pitsiula is the Regional Wellness Program Coordinator for the Department of Health (Regional Office). Pitsiula lives in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
Sherilee Harper
Sheri is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Climate Change and Health in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. She currently lives in Treaty 6 territory, Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4, Edmonton, Alberta.
Igah Sanguya
Igah was a Community Health Representative with the Government of Nunavut Department of Health for many years and is now a Research Associate with the University of Alberta School of Public Health. Igah lives in Clyde River, Nunavut.
Aimo Akulukjuk
Aimo is a Community Health Representative. Aimo likes outdoors, camping, berry picking, and most of all, spring fishing. Aimo lives in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
Stephanie Gerend
Steph recently completed her Master of Science with the NSAP group and the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Steph is now a Research Assistant with the group.
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Stephanie Masina
Steph completed her MSc in Epidemiology in partnership with the Nunavut Research Institute in Iqaluit, and is now working with the NSAP team as a Research Coordinator through the University of Alberta. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Shondra Stadnyk
Shondra is a registered dietitian and a Master of Science student in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Originally from Northern Manitoba, she currently lives in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
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Jean Allen
Jean works with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated Department of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation. She is passionate about promoting ethical research that best supports Inuit health and wellbeing.
Theresa Koonoo
Theresa is the Territorial Community Health Representative Coordinator with the Department of Health. She is from Iqaluit.
Michelle Doucette
Michelle is a social epidemiologist and works as the Manager of Population Health Information for the Department of Health. Michelle lives in Iqaluit.
Wanda Joy
Wanda is a Manager for the Environmental Health Program for the Department of Health. Wanda lives in Iqaluit.
Rachel Michael
Granddaughter of Simonie and Martha Michael of Niaqunnguuq (Apex, Iqaluit, Nunavut). Rachel Michael works with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Department of Social and Cultural Development. Rachel is the co-founder of the Qupanuaq Inuit Child First Initiative Service Coordination office. She is also the founder of the social enterprise Piujulia Uummatnnit. She continues to live and work in her home community in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Tajrin Faurschou
Tajrin is a MSc student at the University of Alberta. She lives in Edmonton.
Amy Caughey
Amy is a public health nutritionist and research associate at the Nunavut Research Institute and University of Alberta School of Public Health. She lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
PAST MEMBERS
Annie Karpik
Annie is Acting as Regional Manager of Population Health for the Baffin Region with the Government of Nunavut Department of Health. Annie recently got her bachelor’s degree in arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. Annie is from and works in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.
Breanne Aylward
Breanne is a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta's School of Public Health.