Inuit Broadcasting Corporation - Notable People

Notable People

The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation and its precursor, the Inukshuk Project, have employed many of Nunavut's most distinguished media personalities and leaders. These include

  • Rosemarie Kuptana, former president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and former vice-president of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.
  • Zacharias Kunuk, director and producer of the award-winning Atanarjuat, and co-founder of Igloolik Isuma Productions.
  • Paul Apak, writer of the award-winning Atanarjuat, and co-founder of Igloolik Isuma Productions.
  • Jose Kusugak, broadcaster and former president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
  • Lorne Kusugak, broadcaster, former mayor of Rankin Inlet, and Minister of Community Government and Services in the Government of Nunavut.
  • Martin Kreelak, filmmaker and director of Journey to Nunavut.
  • Okalik Eegeesiak, former president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and current president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association.
  • John Amagoalik, former president of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
  • Abraham Tagalik, broadcaster, former chairperson of Television Northern Canada, and former chief operating officer of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
  • Monica Ell, former director of the IBC, now a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

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