When Noah was nearing his death, he could not eat anymore, and even had a hard time swallowing water. He was craving muktuk (Bowhead whale skin and blubber). He asked that a whale be caught for him, and they managed to catch one. He was able to eat again.
Noah Piugattuk died in 1995 at the age of 95 years old. Thanks to the generosity of his family for sharing the stories of his life. And thanks to the IBC archive for providing Noah's interviews.
