Vinnie Karetak

Inuit Nunangat, Nunavut

Vinnie Karetak is a cultural icon in Inuit Nunangat. His affable, humorous, intelligent face is instantly recognized by Inuit young and old for his work in comedy, journalism, television, theatre and film. From starring in the much beloved APTN show called Qanurli, to exploring heartache in his own short films and advocating for an Inuit performing arts centre in Nunavut to co-creating Kiviuq Returns - a 100% Inuktitut play that has toured nationally - Vinnie’s dedication to art cannot be captured into a single genre. Vinnie is passionate about Inuktitut and its rightful place as the working language in Nunavut, for Inuit creating art for Inuit, processes of communication that challenge colonization and for Inuit family connections. Though originally from Arviat, Vinnie lives in Iqaluit with his wife and children.