You are visiting Avataq Cultural Institute; the Inuit cultural organization of Nunavik (Northern, Quebec, Canada)

Avataq Cultural Institute provides a strong foundation for the living culture of today’s Inuit. Since its inception in 1980, Avataq has built a solid reputation as the cultural leader for Nunavik Inuit and as an important resource for Inuit culture in Canada and beyond. Our goal is to ensure that Inuit culture and language continue to thrive into the future, so that our descendants can benefit from the rich heritage passed down to us through the wisdom of our ancestors.

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December 9, 2022
JOB OPPORTUNITY - Museology Technician >
Michel Patry

December 9, 2022
JOB OPPORTUNITY - Program Officer for Aumaaggiivik – Nunavik Arts Secretariat >
Michel Patry

September 12, 2022
Election for the Avataq Board of Directors >
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Terminology workshops

These workshops are primarily intended to develop new terminology and revive old words through discussions among resource people (elders from the three coasts) and a group of translators and interpreters. The most recent terminology workshop was held in Kangirsualujjuaq in April 2006.

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AUMAAGGIIVIK

Nunavik Arts Secretariat

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THE CURA PROJECT

Time and space among Nunavik's Inuit.

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EDUCATIONAL SECTION
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