Aver 620 youth from over 53 communities across Nunavut and the Northwest Territories have completed one of NYA’s Core Programs! These are our Alumni:
Nunavut Alumni
Arctic Bay, Nunavut
Priscilla Allurut (1998), Giene Kigutikakjuk (1998), Theresa Barnabas (1999), Don Oyukuluk (2007), Jaypiti Olayuk (2011), Jacqueline Arnauyumayuq (2012), Nick Muckpa (2012), Sasha Eecheak (2012), Andrew Iyerak Akikulu (2013), Napassi Joseph (2013), Stacy Shappa (2013), Mickey Iqaqrialu (2014), Donathan Kigutikakjuk (2016), Kathleen Akikuluk (2016), Rick Jr Oyukuluk (2016), Eli Qaqqasiq (2018), Crystal Enoogoo (2019).
Arviat, Nunavut:
Mariah Illungiayok (2002), Eric Okatsiak (2002), Bernice Niakrok (2001), JoEllen Pameolik (2000), Jocelyn Malla (Ukutak)(1999), Nancy Gibbons (1999), Roxanne Baker (1998), Meda Suwaksiork (2000), Brian Suwaksiork (2000), Myles Nipisar (2003), Alanna Copland (2003), Nathan Amarudjuak (2003), Terrance Ibluak (2003), Thomas Aggark (2004), Gara Mamgark (2004), Amos Irkok (2005), Jon Pameolik (2005), Amber Tagalik(2006), Karen Aglukark (2007), Adam Pingushat (2008), Tracy Kanayok (2008), Michelle Malla (2009), Dorean Arloo (2009), Brian Jr. Sulurayok (2010), Chantelle Kablutsiak (2010), James Koomak (2011), Melissa Ulayok (2011), Anne Renee Angalik (2012), Joshua Alagalak (2013), Elizabeth Aglukark (2014), Robert Jr. Isluanik (2015), Mahasi Nateela (2015), Paulie Jr Issumatarjuak (2018), Lutie Kaviok (2019), Rosanna Arnarauyak (2023), Megan Rose Noolook (2024).
Baker Lake, Nunavut:
Nadia Arauaq (2002), Abbygail Noah (1998), Charlene Mannick (2003), Diane Iyago (2004), Candace Kashla (2004), Mary Jane Arnauyok (2004), Emma Kreuger (2005), Siobhan Iksiktaaryuk (2005), Ryan Paungrat (2005), Russell Forsey (2005), Jordan Cooper (2006), Melody Peryouar (2006), Paula Rumbolt (2006), Robyn Tunguaq (2006), Steven Oovayuk (2007), Kevin Iksiktaaryuk (2007), Cassandra Noah (2007), Delma Kayuryuk (2007), Oliver Scottie (2008), Tammy Kinnowatner (2008), Paula Piryuaq (2008), Donovan Nagyougalik (2009), Alma Itkilik (2009), Alannah Ikinilik (2009), Trina Qaqqaq (2010), Rahabi Angoyuaq (2011), Malachi Kashla (2011), Christopher Tootoo (2012), Bobbi Jo Sweetland (2013), Kaytlyn Niego (2014), Rahabi Nattak (2015), Sally Paungrat (2015), Sandra Mautaritnaaq (2015), Chance Mannik (2016), Christopher Atutuvaa (2017), Victoria Piryuaq (2017), Ayla Kreelak (2018), Jaylene Ukpatiku (2018), Jeanie Kalluk (2018), Aranxa Tunguaq (2019), Tonya Kenalogak (2019), Sheba Nattak (2019), Kimberly Aimau Piryuaq (2022), Richard Iyago (2022), Verna Kalluk (2022), Rick Aningaat (2024).
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut:
Bryan Nakayok, Craig Kakolak (2001), Darcy Evetalegak (2008), Logan Kaniak (2008), Chelsea Klengenberg (2009), Benjamin Kaniak (2010), Cassel Kapolak (2010), Alyssa Ekpakohak (2013), Pearlie-Mae Howard (2017), Sienna Aitaok (2022), Keira Tikhak-Kaomayok (2024), Aliyah Komak (2024).
Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut:
Billy Inukshuk (2002), Douglas Aggark (2007), Billy Amarok (2008), Abraham Kadluk (2010), Scott Sammurtok-Walters (2011), Mason Tautu (2014).
Clyde River, Nunavut:
Kathy Iqalukiuak, Jeffrey Kooneeliusie, Carmen Tasugrat (2005), Nashook Palituq (2007), Jeffrey Palituq (2007), Shawn Sivugat (2008), Mikki Noah (2008), Jayko Sangoya (2009), Joanna Panipak (2009), Sackiasie Keyoota (2011), Eric Illauq (2016), Kulula Kolola (2018), Shana Ulayuk (2022), Alicia Arreak (2023), Josephina Mingeriak (2024), Marissa Panipak (2024).
Coral Harbour, Nunavut: Clayton Nakoolak (2001), Collin Eetuk (1998) Randy Kataluk (2004), Vicki Gibbons (2003), Arthur Angootealuk (2008), Elena Kataluk (2009), Jupie Angootealuk (2011), Bernard Angootealuk (2012), Katelyn Kalai (2014), Devin Bruce (2015), Chris Eetuk (2016), Joellen Netser (2017), Dawn Siutinuar (2019), Angelina Netser (2024).
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut:
Simon Hiqiniq (2003), Kevin Tungiliq (2004), Angela Nuliayok- Rudolph (2005), Susie Kununak (2006), Valerie Kogvik (2006), Kimberly Ukuqtunnuaq (2008), Amber Eleehetook (2009), Angus Hiqiniq (2009), Kaitlyn Porter (2011), Brandon Tarrajuk (2011), Jacob Tirqtaq (2011), Oliver Porter (2012), Garrett Ameralik (2013), David Jr Porter (2014), Gibson Porter (2014), Leanne Beaulieu (2014), Paul Aaluk (2015), Michael Jewell (2016), Alvin Oogak (2018), Keira Qitsualik (2023), Mark Kununak (2023), Alia Aglukkaq (2023), Anikan Takkiruq (2024), Mackenzie Porter (2024).
Grise Fiord, Nunavut:
Monica Kiguktak (2005), April Akeeagok (2005), Myna Kiguktak (2005), Arna Audlaluk (2008), Lavinia Flaherty (2009), Kristine Watsko (2010), Ooleesee Akeeagok (2011), Etuangat Akeeagok (2012), Olaf Killiktee (2014), Emily Kakkee (2016), Alaasua Audlaluk (2018), David Junior Watsko (2019).
Igloolik, Nunavut:
Elizabeth Avingaq (2001), Frank Tapardjuk (1999), Tracy Aqatsiaq (1999), Anna Lisa Arnatsiaq (2007), Alexandra Ungalaq (2008), Curtis Taqqaugaq (2010), Tylie Arnatsiaq (2011), Cheryl Aglak (2011), Hayley-June Amaaq (2013), Monica Qattalik (2014), Paul Jr Angutiqjuaq (2014), Angela Amarualik (2015), Marcus Angutiqjuaq (2015), Pauloosie Alorut (2017), James Evaluarjuk (2018), Alexa Ivalu (2023), Lawrence Noah Uttak (2023), Randy Angilirq (2024).
Iqaluit, Nunavut:
Haali Nowdlak (2011), Jayko Ejesiak (2024).
Kimmirut, Nunavut:
Mialiralaa Judea (2001), Mialia Tikivik (2002), Mary Ikkidluak (2004), Kelly Karpik (2006), Tutuiya Qimirpik (2007), Lysee Itulu (2009), Jutanie Tapaungai (2016), Laila Onalik (2017), Enoosie Allen (2019).
Kinngait, Nunavut:
Ola Pootoogoo (2002), Juanisi Jaw (2002), David Joanasie (2002), Serge Lampron (2003), Josie Taukie (2005), Wakta Pootoogoo (2005), Uiviru Tapaaungai (2004), Lisa Jaw (2006), Makittu Takpanugai (2006), Taukie Taukie (2006), Louisa Pootoogoo (2007), Peter Ottokie (2009), Aggeuq Ashoona (2011), Okalik Timilak (2012), Liveena Toonoo (2012), Rosemary Rowsell (2013), Carmen Rowsell (2014), Lilly Parr (2015), Loriann Parr (2016), Naomie Parr (2017), Geni Jaw (2018), Johnnybou Taukie (2019).
Kugaaruk, Nunavut:
Amy Anguti (2001), Bernice Inaksajak (1999), Norman Qavvik (2003), Bernard Amauntinuar (2005), Shavanna Oogark (2017), Shantel Qirngnuq (2018), Blythe Taniki Angutingungnirk (2023), Shanelle Angutingunirk (2023), Jacob Ihakkaq (2024).
Kugluktuk, Nunavut:
Evik Ayalik (1998), Craig Kakolak, Clifford Taletok (1999), Luke Ayaligak (2002), Jenna Kamingoak (2002), Helena Bolt (2006), Tracy Evyagotailak (2006), Robyn Atatahak (2008), Christopher IIgok (2010), Keisha Nivingalok (2014), Saveah Ilgok (2015), Julianne Angulalik (2016), Doyle Algona (2017), Shauntay Bolt (2019).
Naujaat, Nunavut:
Andrew Beveridge (2000), Rachel Siusangnark (2000), Sharon Owlijoot (2001), Jonathan Siusangnark (2000), Denise Malliki (2004), Marsha Kringuk (2006), Wendy Katokra (2007), Sarah Sivanertok (2007), Lee Ann Tungilik (2007), Robin Katokra (2010), Roxanne Siusangnark (2013), Nicole Nanordluk (2014), Katey Beth Mablik (2015), Brenden Angotingoar (2017), Charmaine Putulik (2017), Susannah Mablik (2017), Lou Kopak (2019), Brandon Iyyiraq (2019), Bryce Itturiligaq (2024).
Pangnirtung, Nunavut:
Daniel Kilabuk (2000), James Peyton (2006), Annie Karpik (2008), Danny Ishulutak (2010), Jerry Laisa (2012), Avery Keenainak (2013), Colleen Nakashuk (2014), Jeremiah Nakashuk (2017), Nathan Maniapik (2019), Henry Nakashuk (2022), Angela Tassugat (2024), Enosi Nashalik (2024).
Pond Inlet, Nunavut:
Peah Aglak (2000), Janet (Krimmerdjuar) Merkosak (1998), Amy Killiktee (1999), Kenneth Arreak (2000), Cynthia Atagootak (2008), Ipellie Ootoova (2008), Ledia Pewatoaluk (2009), Dina Koonoo (2011), Jamesie Itulu (2012), Damien Kipsigak (2013), Emily Kalluk (2013), Cody Pitseolak (2014), Inuuja Chelsea Qammaniq (2015), Cara Killiktee (2016), Samuel Ootoova (2017), Connie Amagoalik (2018), Marissa Idlout (2023), Layla Pewatualuk (2023).
Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut:
Nadia Kooneeliusie (1998), Simon Anaviapik (2010), Adam Jonah Nookiguak (2016), Annie Nookiguak (2016), Dion Sanguya (2019), Marina Nuqingaq (2019), Christa Nookiguak (2023).
Rankin Inlet, Nunavut:
Sharon Owlijoot, Adriana Clark (1998), Gloria Kowtak (1999), Jeff Tulugak (1999), Charlotte Kusugak (2001), Charlene Tasseor (2002), Kelli Ann McLarty (2004), Kerri Tattuinee (2004), Alicia Merkosak (2004), Daisy Panika (2005), Andrea Kowmuk (2005), Doreen Okalik (2007), Tyler Gatehouse (2009), Haley White (2010), Theresa Niakrok (2011), Art Sateana (2013), Tyson Komaksiutiksak (2013), Mindy Tatty (2014), Reuben Aliyak (2014), James Duncan (2015), Alikammiaraq Sigurdson (2018), Kayden Mercer (2022), Ace Autut (2023).
Resolute Bay, Nunavut:
Naomie Pudluk (2002), Devon Manik (2017), Sky Kalluk (2019), Sophie Idlout (2019).
Sanikiluaq, Nunavut:
Johnny Mickiyuk (2000), Dora Kavik (2014), Allie Cookie (2015), Mary Audla (2015), Willie Iqaluq (2016), Quentin Sala (2017), Betsy Appaqaq (2019).
Sanirajak, Nunavut: Christie Akearok (2001), Jeela Irqittuq (2001), Gordon Anguilianuk (2000), Priscilla Curley (2003), Darcy Kuppaq (2009), Loretta Kadlutsiak (2012), Megan Maliki (2016), Savanna Pikuyak (2016), Wally Issigaitok (2017), Kym Morgan (2023), Juliana Irqittuq (2024).
Taloyoak, Nunavut:
Sandra Lyall (2001), Casie Totalik (2001), Nancy Aqqaq (2006), Delphine Peetooloot (2007), Peter Qayutinuak (2007), Cecile Lyall (2009), Sandra Aqqaq (2013), Hayley Totalik (2016), Jeremi Boisvert (2019), Breanna Mannilaq (2022), Debbie Ann Mannilaq (2022), Ernie David Lyall (2023), Karla Qavavau (2023).
Whale Cove, Nunavut:
William Tiktaq (2002), John Enuapik (2000), Gloria Kowtak, Maxine Angoo (2005), Rachel Misheralak (2004), Joefrey Okalik (2007), Nathan Sammurtok (2009), Jordan Mansbridge (2010), Vanessa Sheetoga (2014), Renee Okalik (2019), Kelsey Sheetoga (2024).
Northwest Territories Alumni
Aklavik, Northwest Territories:
Rhonda John (2005), Dawson Kovacs (2014), Hayven Elanik (2017), Edward Kay (2019), Kylar Irish (2024).
Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories:
Julian Lafferty Gon (2009), Arielle Tinqui (2010), Michelle Apples (2010), Adam MacKenzie (2011), Clarence Mackenzie (2012), Valerie Mackenzie (2012), Teresa Weyallon-Zoe (2012), Chad Washie (2013), Jacqueline Gon (2013), Nolan Daniels (2013), Ethan Zoe (2015), Katarina Tinqui (2015), Joan Lafferty (2016), Kerrianna Lafferty (2016), Diana Williah (2017), Juliet Mackenzie (2017), Tegan Nitsiza (2017), Allistair Wetrade (2018), April Marie Beaulieu (2018), Chaz Etsemba (2018), Sharon Martin (2018), Felicity Beaulieu (2023), O’Neil Mackenzie (2023), Wyatt Daniels (2023), Eshyla Ekendia (2023), Leeci (Sarah) Gon (2024), Madison Migwi-Mantla (2024), Ili Gon (2024), Tristana Daniels-Nitsiza (2024).
Colville Lake, Northwest Territories:
Carla Tutcho (2008), Kyle Tutcho (2009), Dakota Orlias (2011), Daniel Tutcho (2012), Chantell Orlias (2016), Ben Oudzi (2019, Marilyn Kochon (2019), Jayden Kochon (2023), Logan Orlias (2023), Troy Tutcho (2024).
Délįnę, Northwest Territories:
Rosella Sewi (2006), Cyre Yukon (2006), Tracey Baton (2007), Janine Dillon (2007), Chelsea Elemie (2008), Mahalia Mackienzo (2008), Courtney Vital (2009), Kraig Tatti (2010), Garred Taneton (2012), Hannah Taneton (2012), Dillon Mackeinzo (2012), Brianna Taneton (2013), Todd Elton (2013), Dalton Takazo (2015), Ethan Baton (2015), Shaylynn Mackeinzo (2017).
Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories:
Janelle Pierrot (2005), Twyla Edgi-Masuzumi (2006), Kara Kakfwi (2010), Cora Rabisca (2013), Sarah Kakfwi (2013), Kenny Jr Shae (2014), Jailyn Edgi (2018), Alizette Grandjambe (2019), Mercedes Tobac-Proctor (2022), Koda Amos (2023).
Fort Liard, Northwest Territories:
Stevie Nande (2008), Cheryl Bertrand (2009), Monica Berreault (2010), Karlene Isaiah (2012), Dallas Sassie (2017), William Sassie (2018), Jolan Kotchea (2019).
Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories:
Janelle Wilson(2005), Miranda Stewart (2007), Cheyanne Koe (2008), Brian Kimiksana (2010), Colleen Kangegana (2012), Jayme Nerysoo (2016).
Fort Providence, Northwest Territories:
AJ Nadli (2005), Rachel Constant (2005), Stephanie Lee Gargan (2006), Murina Sabourin (2006), Preston Sabourin Minoza (2009), Jeremy Landry (2009), Erin Nadli (2010), Lisa Bonnetrouge (2010), Lynsey Landry (2010), Jamie Norwegian (2011), Jodie Bonnetrouge (2011), Aaron Constant (2012), Nolan Bonnetrouge (2012), Brandon Constant (2013), Elvira Bonnetrouge (2013), Lisa Constant (2013), Sidney Squirrel (2013), Bobbi Lynn Gargan (2014), Morgan Elleze (2014), Christopher Canadien (2015), Logan Gargan (2015), Mikaela Vandell (2015), Shannel Landry (2015), Adam Nadli (2016), Dallas Thom (2016), Kelsey Gargan (2016), Sadeedi Gargan (2017), Jacob Gargan (2017), Mackenzie Matto (2018), Pat Gargan Nadli (2024), Sheena Bonnetrouge (2024).
Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories:
Delta McKay (2011), Tianna Simon (2012), Clair Rymer (2016).
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories:
Sidonie Nirlungayuk (2006), Charlene Deneyoua (2009), Malorey Nirlungayuk (2009), Tonya Moreau-Betsaka (2011), Alisha Grossetete (2015), Chantel Cazon (2015), Brandon Hardisty (2016), Delainea Anderson (2017), Emily Hardisty-Marcellais (2019), Holly Norwegian (2019), Ts’ahlekea Rocque-Jumbo (2024), Lekasha Tesou (2024).
Fort Smith, Northwest Territories:
Shawney Larson (2009), Kathleen Gill (2014), Lynn Football (2019).
Gamètì, Northwest Territories:
Sam Mantla (2009), Ts’iwa Apples (2012), Lisa Ekendia (2012), Boris Eyakfwo (2013), Patricia Wedawin (2013), Jesley Gon (2014), Allison Apples (2015), Bradley Blackduck (2015), Justina Moosenose (2015), Tyreisha Rabesca (2016), Danielle Mantla (2017), Nicole Blackduck (2019), Sunshine Quitte (2022), Jayanna Wedawin (2022), Rebecca Black (2023), Jordon Arrowmaker (2024).
Hay River, Northwest Territories:
Sam Cayen (2007), Delainy Grey (2011), Cole Loutit (2012), Desiree Bouchard (2013), Skye Boucher (2017), Quinten Ross (2022).
Inuvik, Northwest Territories:
Jacob Peffer (2010), Josephine Martin (2011), Hailey Verbonac (2013), Raven Firth (2013), Kyla Havtum (2015), Destiny Beaulieu (2017), Felicia Elanik (2023).
Kakisa Lake:
Waylon Simba (2011), Joe Chicot (2014).
K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Northwest Territories:
Paul Buggins (2005), Brooklyn Cayen (2014), Talia Martel (2016), Trinity Cayen (2017), Sheena Yakinneah-Sabourin (2019).
Lutsel K’e, Northwest Territories:
Shania Desjarlais (2016)
Nahanni Butte, Northwest Territories:
Kiyana Betsaka (2011), Lory Ann Bertrand (2011), Elliot Betsaka (2016).
Ndilo, Northwest Territories:
Brandon Etsemba-Sangris (2010), Kyra Sangris (2010), Justina Black (2010), Jasmine Etsemba-Sangris (2012), Austin Moore (2014), Raymond Bernarde (2015), Stanley Mackenzie (2016).
Norman Wells, Northwest Territories:
Dayna Manual (2008), Emma Pope (2009), Heather Pope (2011), Ethan Tutcho (2018), Brenden Bremner Kent (2019), Preston Manuel (2022).
Paulatuk, Northwest Territories:
Heather Thrasher (2016), Shannon Green (2016).
Tsiigehtchic, Northwest Territories:
Jessica Andre (2017), Robert Arey-Cardinal (2024), Haileigh Cardinal (2024).
Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories:
Charles Lucas (2005), Sam Jacobson (2005), Monica Jacobson (2006), Jordan Adam (2007), Jocelyn Noksana (2008), Caitlin Walker (2009), Richard Voudrach (2013), Jaylene Kasook (2014), Courtney Keevik (2016), John Noksana (2017).
Tulita, Northwest Territories:
Melissa McPherson (2005), Nadine Menacho (2011), Napolean Kenny (2011), Michelle Krutko (2012), Rachelle Maccauley (2017), Shannon McPherson (2018).
Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories:
Bryan Kimiksana (2010), Manuk Zakkery Kudlak (2012), Rhea Klengenberg (2013), Topsy Banksland (2014), Sydone Okheena (2015), Brandon Okheena (2016), Matt Kanayok (2017), Kyran Alikamik (2018), Alexandria Banksland (2019), Lucy Ann Okheena (2019).
Wekweetì, Northwest Territories:
Patrina Tom (2013), Laylu Judas (2016), Lilah Judas (2018), Lydia Judas (2023).
Whatì, Northwest Territories:
Christan Beaverho (2007), Adam Nitsiza (2007), Brian Nitsiza (2007), Charlene Simpson (2007) Donovan Simpson (2008), Janelle Nitsiza (2010), Dene Coey-Simpson (2012), Dylan Moosenose (2014), Twyla Nitsiza (2014), Jacintia Flunkie (2016), Carmen Flunkie (2019), Reanna Smith (2023), Faith Nitsiza (2024).
Wrigley, Northwest Territories:
Trent Cli (2013).
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories:
Kanayok Klengenberg (2009), Miranda Porter (2010), Seth Franki (2017), Emerald Hatkaittuq (2022), Tafadzwa Mufandaedza (2023).