Research sources for Qapik Attagutsiak
- The Government of Canada honours Inuk Elder Qapik Attagutsiak as a Hometown Hero (Parks Canada)
- Inuktitut version of Parks Canada news release (Parks Canada)
- Bag of Bones (Veterans Affairs Canada)
- ‘A living human treasure’: the epic life of Inuk Elder Qapik Attagutsiak
(APTN News – available in English only)
Videos
- Qapik Attagutsiak an elder from Arctic Bay, Nunavut was honoured on her 100th birthday at a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History recognizing Inuit efforts in the Second World War (APTN News – available in English only)
- Commemorating Inuk Elder Qapik Attagutsiak (APTN News) (available in English only)
Images
History
- Women in the Canadian Military historical sheet
Prepare your presentation
Review with your group the readings, video and images of Qapik Attagutsiak. Then, create a poster of their biography to present to your classmates. Print pictures from the image gallery to use on your poster.
Be sure to include:
- Visuals
- Full name and title
- Date of birth
- Date of death and where buried (if applicable)
- Information about their life before military service
- War, battle(s) or conflict in which they served and their dates
- Role or rank during military service
- Honours or awards received
- Interesting facts or stories about this person’s military service
- Challenges they faced (e.g., dealing with overt discrimination or overcoming adversity)