Asenath Kannutaq

Asenath Kannutaq was born near Hall Beach Nunavut and grew up in outpost camp, only moving there in her teens. Asenath went to Atanaarjuaq high school until grade 8 and then worked as the 1st postmistress at the Hall beach post office until the birth of her 1st child. Asenath learned how to sew parkas from her older sister and would give them to her family or keep them for herself. At her jobs, she learned patience and kindness towards her customers and the general public, which she utilizes to this day. She learned to overcome her shy nature through her work. Kannutaq says her passion for the arts started from her children. Having to sew mittens, boots, clothing, etc. made her work harder and grew her love for the craft. Asenath works at the centre as an elder consultant and as a sewing instructor for the local Inuit community.