Ellen Hamilton, C.M.
Iqaluit, Nunavut
An artist, director and educator, Ellen Hamilton is a dynamic advocate for Nunavut’s arts community. As a founding member of the Qaggiavuut Society, she helped strengthen and create opportunities for Inuit performing artists through training, networking and experience-sharing opportunities. She was also instrumental in the development of a creative space for Arctic performing artists. As an educator, she has had an impact on many lives, having developed Inuit-specific corrections programs and culturally sensitive early childhood education for Nunavut.