Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik - Agnes White and Leonard Harry

Quyanaq Qaikaffi Pangma Nunaptingnun - Tunnganarniq Nunagijavut: Inuvik

Join ICS for an hour of storytelling with Elders Leonard Harry of Aktlarvik, and Agnes White of Tuktuuyaqtuuq!

Leonard was born in Aktlarvik (Aklavik, NT), and raised out on the land in Alatkasik to his parents, George and Martha Harry. From a young age, Leonard began training under his father and his grandparent's guidance in trapping, hunting, fishing, and gathering. Leonard had many skills and vocations. He was also an interpreter for the Inuvialuit Communications Society. He has been a hard worker all his life.

Agnes White was born Agnes Gruben on September 11, 1937, to parents Charlie and Persis Gruben. She was born in Nallok Point, 16 miles North of Kugaluk River, at the heart of the traditional Tuktoyaktuk harvesting areas encompassing Husky Lakes and Liverpool Bay. Agnes spent her young years learning and practicing her Inuvialuit culture and Sallirmiutun. At the age of 12, she began interpreting and translating at the Anglican church and did not stop there. She went on in life to interpret and translate for court cases, and Inuvialuit organizations, among others. She is the mother of 3 children and raised her grandson. She resides permanently in Leduc, Alberta, and continues to translate, interpret, and consult from home.

LIVE on October 18th, 2023.

 Agnes White was born Agnes Gruben on September 11, 1937 to parents Charlie and Persis Gruben. She was born in Nallok Point, 16 miles North of Kugaluk River, at the heart of the traditional Tuktoyaktuk harvesting areas that encompass Husky Lakes and Liverpool Bay. Agnes spent her young years learning and practicing her Inuvialuit culture and Sallirmiutun. At the age of 12 she began interpreting and translating at the Anglican church, and did not stop there. She went on in life to interpret and translate for court cases, Inuvialuit organizations, among others. She is the mother to 3 children, and raised her grandson. She resides permanently in Leduc, Alberta and continues to translate, interpret, and consult from home.