Inuit Women in Business Directory
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is deeply committed to empowering Inuit women by supporting their journeys toward financial security and economic independence. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to present this directory of Inuit women in business, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and diverse offerings.
Please note: that while we strive to provide valuable resources, this list is unverified, and we cannot guarantee that all listed businesses are registered Inuit-owned enterprises. We encourage you to engage directly with these businesses to learn more about their services and background.
| Name | Speciality | Business Name | Link | Region |
| Elaine Lavoie | Owner / Bookkeeper at | Aiviq Financial Services | http://www.aiviqfinancial.com/ | Ottawa |
| Helen Klengenberg | Office Products & Supplies | Akhaliak Group | https://inuitfirm.tunngavik.com/inuit-firms/akhaliak-office-products-supplies-ltd/ | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Parniga Akeeagok | Designer (Parka, Outerwear and Accessories) | Akulik Creations | https://www.facebook.com/AkulikCreations/ | Iqaluit |
| Alexandra Anaviapik | Artist, researcher | Alexandra Anaviapik | https://www.adventurecanada.com/staff/alexandra-anaviapik-cultural-educator | Nunavut |
| Alina Tungilik | Owner of Alina Tungilik Arts | Alina Tungilik Arts | https://www.facebook.com/AlinaTungilikArts/ | Kugaaruk, Nunavut |
| Anne-Marie Hodgson | Design and Illustration | Anne-Marie Hodgson | Anne Marie Hodgson (@annemariehodgson) • Instagram photos and videos | Nunavut |
| April Allen | sewist and beadwork jewellery | April Allen | April Allen | IAQ Profiles | Inuit Art Foundation | Nunatsiavut |
| Tara Tootoo | Food shipping | Arctic Buying Company | Arctic Buying Company | ABC | Rankin Inlet, NU |
| Ashley Tulugak | Hairdresser | Ashley Tulugak | https://www.facebook.com/ashley.tulugak | |
| Goota Ashoona | Artist, Ashoona Studios | Ashoona Studios | https://www.facebook.com/ashoonastudios/ | Manitoba |
| Atsinak Bishop | Handmade jewelry, crafts & clothing | Atsinak Creations | Atsinak Bishop (@mirsuqti) • Instagram photos and videos | Edmonton |
| Christine Nakoolak | Owner and Managing Director | Avataa Explorations & Logistics Inc. | http://www.avataa.ca | Kuujjuaq |
| Bambi Amos | Traditional Art | Bambi Amos | Bambi’s Traditional Arts – Proudly Indigenous Crafts & Designs | Inuvik |
| Cora DeVos | Photographer | Cora DeVos | https://www.linkedin.com/in/coradevos-littleinukphoto | |
| Diana Neill | Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Diana Neill | Diana NeillM.Sc., S-LP(C) – SAC (sac-oac.ca) | |
| Mary Ekho Wilman | Clothing design | Ekho Inuit Originals | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wilman-37906175/ | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Ellie Adjun | Seamstress & contemporary artist | Ellie Adjun | Ellie Adjun (@missadjun) • Instagram photos and videos | |
| Sadie Vincent-Wolfe | Bakery | I like Cake | https://www.facebook.com/Ilikecakeshop | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Lynn Rudd | Consultant, Bookkeeping, Business services | Ikkayuqtanvik Business Services Ltd. | https://inuitfirm.tunngavik.com/inuit-firms/ikkayuktauvik-business-services-ltd/ | Rankin Inlet |
| Rhoda Cunningham | Innirvik Support Services | Innirvik Support Services | https://www.innirviksupportservices.ca/ | Nunavut |
| Zipporah Ungalaq | Traditional Place Names Coordinator | Inuit Heritage Trust | http://www.ihti.ca/ | Iqaluit |
| Barbara | Jewellery | Inuk Barbie Designs | https://www.facebook.com/inukbarbie | Iqaluit |
| Martha Kyak | InukChic Designs | InukChic Designs | InukChic Designs (@marthakyak) • Instagram photos and videos | Ottawa |
| Becky Kilabuk | Entertainment/Fashion | Inukness | https://inukness.myshopify.com/pages/about-us | Nunavut |
| Jeannie Pealow | Interpretation | Jeannie Pealow | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008728098516 | |
| Juanita Wolfrey | Mental Health Advocacy | Juanita Wolfrey | https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanita-wolfrey-702967197/ | |
| Judy Voisey | Justice, maternal health, adult/family literacy | Judy Voisey | Judy Voisey – Women In Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) | Nunatsiavut |
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Sherlyn Kadjuk |
Clothing design | Kiluk | https://ndcorp.nu.ca/we-invest/subsidiaries/kiluk/ | Rankin Inlet |
| Kudluajuk Ashoona | Artist | Kudluajuk Ashoona | https://www.inuitartfoundation.org/profiles/artist/Kudluajuk-Ashoona | Nunavut |
| Leetia Janes | Interpreter/Translator | Leetia Janes | https://www.facebook.com/leetia.janes | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Lisa Ipeelie | Translation & Free-lance journalism | Lisa Ipeelie | kivoq@northwestel.net | Iqaluit |
| Karliin Ariak | Flowers | Malikkaat store | https://malikkaat.ca/ | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Mary Arnakaq | Translator | Mary Arnakaq | https://www.facebook.com/mary.arnakaq/ | Nunavut |
| Melanie Sampson | Graphic Artist | Melanie Sampson | Melanie Sampson | IAQ Profiles | Inuit Art Foundation | |
| Emily Joanasie | Arts and Crafts | Miqsuqta | https://www.facebook.com/miqsuqta | Iqaluit |
| Candace Bristow | Inuit apparel | Nauttiaq Apparel | Candace (@nauttiaq_apparel) • Instagram photos and videos | NWT |
| Tracy Alikamik | Sewing, fur, games, dolls and toys | North Star Indigenous | https://www.facebook.com/people/North-Star-Indigenous/\ | Edmonton. AB |
| Lori Idlout | Consulting, Real Estate Management, | Nunavut Carvings Inc. | https://inuitfirm.tunngavik.com/inuit-firms/nunavut-holdings-inc/ | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Goretti Kakuktinniq | Arts professional and cultural worker | Nunavut Development Corporation | https://ndcorp.nu.ca/ | Rankin Inlet |
| Crystal Martin-Lapenskie | President and CEO | Okpik Consulting | https://www.facebook.com/okpikconsulting/ | |
| Leena Evic | Institute of Inuktut Higher Learning | Pirurvik | https://www.pirurvik.ca/ | Iqaluit, Nunavut |
| Hilda Letemplier | President, Pressure Pipe Steel Fabrication | Pressure Pipe Steel Fabrication | https://pressurepipe.ca/ | St John’s, NL |
| Stacey Aglok MacDonald | Television Production, Film and Arts | Qanukiaq Studios Inc | Qanukiaq Studios Inc. – Inuit Firm Registry Database (tunngavik.com) | Iqaluit |
| Jeela Palluq-Cloutier | Translation Services | Qiliqti | My Services – Qiliqti Inuktut | Iglulik, Nunavut. |
| Mary Ann Robertson | Qummut Climatech | https://opengovca.com/quebec-business/1172391501 | Kuujjuaq | |
| Allie Raddi | Massage Therapist | Raddi Massage | https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-raddi-095a50275/ | |
| Alethea Arnaqiq-Baril | Filmmaker | Red Marrow Media | https://www.redmarrow.com/ | Iqaluit |
| Rhoda Aqiaruq | Crafts | Rhoda-Aqiaruq | https://www.facebook.com/people/Rhoda-Aqiaruq/100008380298201/ | |
| Trisha Crocker | Saningi Consulting | Saningi Consulting | Crocker, Trisha – Inuit Firm Registry Database (tunngavik.com) | |
| Shayla Arey | Traditional Clothing | Shayla Arey | Shayla Arey | NWT Arts | Inuvialuit |
| Krista Zawadski | Social sciences research, GIS, consulting | Sinaani Research and Consultation | https://inuitfirm.tunngavik.com/inuit-firms/sinaani-research-and-consulting-inc/ | Rankin Inlet |
| Peggy Andersen | Craft shop | Torngat Arts and Crafts Inc | https://www.facebook.com/groups/46304936161/ | Nain |
| Tracy Denniston | Seamstress | Tracy Denniston | https://www.facebook.com/tracy.denniston | Nain |
| Bernice Clarke | Indigenious Soaps | Uasau Soap | https://uasausoap.com/ | Nunavut |
| Leonie Mckitrick | Craftsmen | Ulu House | https://coralharbour.ca/businesses-and-retail/businesses/ | Coral Harbour, Nunavut |
| Norma Dunning | Author, researcher and professor | University of Alberta | https://inuit.uqam.ca/en/person/dunning-norma | Edmonton |
| April Pigalak | Designer | Upinngaaq Designs | April Pigalak (@upinngaaqdesigns) • Instagram photos and videos | Ontario |
| Muckpaloo Ipeelie | Urban Inuit Identity Project | https://www.facebook.com/mipeelie | Ontario | |
| Winifred Nungak | Seamstress, Jewellery | Winifred Nungak | https://www.facebook.com/WinifredDesigns | Iqaluit |