Our Team


The Pirurvik Centre has developed its reputation on the basis of the strength of its employees, affiliates and, most importantly, our Elder advisors. Each person brings with them a unique interest and depth of experience working in the area of Inuit culture, language and wellbeing.


Our Founders

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Leena Evic

President

Leena is the founder and President of the Pirurvik Centre. In her career as an educator, she has worked as a teacher, principal and curriculum developer. Her extensive management experience in business, Inuit organizations and government have been essential to Pirurvik’s growth and success. As Pirurvik’s vision keeper, Leena keeps the emphasis on building programs and productions of the highest quality that are grounded in Inuit authenticity.

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Gavin Nesbitt

Director of Operations

Gavin is co-founder of Pirurvik and has been instrumental in establishing the operations of the business and ensuring its success. He is a social entrepreneur with a strong interest in supporting innovation and solutions that come from communities. He is known for designing and implementing projects that use technology to improve the ability of communities to access and share information, especially in Inuktut.

 

Our Team of Instructors & Developers

Marlene Angnakak

Amanda Evic-Kuluguqtuq

Myna Ishulutak

Celina Kalluk

Jeela Palluq-Cloutier

Elizabeth Aapak Fowler

Naullaq Arnaquq

Bernice Clarke

Kevin Kullualik

Nadia Mike

Aaju Peter

Alena Stevenson

Bernadette Dean

Susie Evyagotailak


Our Elder Professors:

Miriam (Nilaulaaq) Aglukkaq

Simeonie Keenainak

Geela Maniapik

Simon Nattaq


Our Production & Support Team

Chris Douglas (Director of Productions)

Cathy McCullough (Manager of Language Training)

Jiddu Rivadeneira (Senior Graphic Designer)

Paul Salter (Videographer)

Anisya Todd (Graphic Designer)

Janine Lightfoot (Nunatsiavut Program Lead)


In memory of Pirurvik’s knowledge keepers

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Meeka Arnakaq

Annie Nattaq

Bernadette Niviatsiak

Joanasie Qappik