Beverly is one of the four founding Grandmothers of Inuit families of Isaruit. Born to English parents, in the Toronto area, Beverly grew up in mainstream culture, and has a teaching degree. After having taught school in Schefferville and Igloolik, and having worked for Northern Affairs for the federal government for several years, she married into the Apitak family in Clyde River in 1985. After living in Clyde River for 19 years and having the privilege to help found Ilisaqsivik Society/ Family Resource Centre there, Beverly now lives in the Ottawa area and continues to develop Isaruit Inuit Arts Centre as the Centre Coordinator.
Beverly Illauq
By Isaruit
Published September 19, 2025
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