Avataq Cultural Institute

Born from the wisdom and foresight of the first Nunavik Elders’ Conference in 1980, the Avataq Cultural Institute carries a mandate as profound and enduring as the culture it was created to protect. As a proudly Inuit organization, Avataq is wholly dedicated to safeguarding and celebrating the Inuktitut language and the rich, living culture of the Nunavimmiut — the Inuit people of Nunavik.

With deep respect for both the past and the future, Avataq works tirelessly to conserve, document, share, and elevate works of art, documentary archives, archaeological collections, and the material culture of Nunavik — ensuring that this irreplaceable heritage remains a vibrant and cherished source of pride, identity, and knowledge for present and future generations alike.

A guardian of culture. A bridge between generations.
Avataq collections are not accessible to the public. The collection is available on the web. http://www.avataq.qc.ca/en/les-collections/art-et-ethnographie