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TOWN OF INUVIK
COMMUNITY PROFILES
Getting to know the people that make Inuvik the ‘Place of Man’
The Town of Inuvik is known as the ‘Place of Man’ reflecting our diverse town with strong characters
influencing the community and the connection of people and cultures. Indigenous culture thrives in Inuvik
with many opportunities to express yourself, which is highlighted in the Town of Inuvik’s Community Profiles.
We highlight prominent members of the community reflecting themselves and their culture and background
through the means of art, food, culture, knowledge and music. Each Community Profile is based on Artists,
Musicians and Food Vendors from all walks of life as we celebrate the transferring of knowledge and skill.
Artist ALICE KIMIKSANA
Alice Kimiksana is inspired by
other people enjoying her arts
and crafts.
Originally from Ulukhaktok,
Alice can be found at the Arctic
Market selling her popular
mukluk ornaments, but she
also has an eye for creating
wonderful seal skin crafts too.
Q: What community do you
represent? A: Ulukhaktok
Q: How long have you been
crafting?
A: Since I was 10 years old
Q: Who or what inspires you?
A: Making people happy
Q: What is your favourite piece
you ever created?
A: Little ornaments, like the
little booties
Q: How do you decided what
you are going to create next?
A: I just sit down and do what I
want to do
Q: What is your most frequently
asked question?
A: “What kind of material is
this?” “Where do you get it?”
Q: When I’m not crafting, I am...?
A: Taking walks all over
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Artist MARLENE SNOWSHOE
Marlene has been crafting for over
40 years, after her Mother in Law
taught her how to bead. Marlene
beaded her first pair of uppers
with her Mother in Law and she
has been crafting ever since.
Originally from Fort McPherson,
Marlene often travels to Inuvik
to sell her handcrafted items.
Musician ERIC BLAKE
Eric, originally from Fort McPher-
son can often be found playing
the guitar at many outdoor
concerts during the Summer
season in Inuvik. More often than
not, Eric will be playing alongside
Michael Francis on Fiddle.
Music runs in Eric’s family after
being inspired by his father to
play music.
Artist CATHY COCKNEY
Crafting since 1985, Cathy has
incredible skill and talent when
creating her work. Cathy takes
pride in creating various pieces,
but is generally known for her
beautiful Atiqluks and cute Seal
Skin Ookpiks.
Q: What community do you
represent? A: Inuvik
Q: How long have you been
crafting?
A: Since 1985
Q: What is your most important
art/craft tool?
A: Beading
Q: Who or what inspires you?
A: My mother and all the other
ladies who craft
Q: What is your favourite piece
you ever created?
A: Caribou Skin Mukluks
Q: How do you decide what you
are going to create next?
A: I see what sells, but it also
depends on the season
Q: What is your most frequently
asked question?
A: “How long did it take you to
make this?”
Q: When I’m not crafting, I am...?
A: Playing cards