Aija Komangapik

Aija Komangapik is a young Inuk digital and graphic artist who is keenly interested in working in the field of visual arts both as an artist and as an arts worker. At present Aija is taking a pause from her study of Arts Administration at Bishop’s University to study soapstone sculpture with her father, Ruben Komangapik and to work as a tech assistant for Isaruit. In 2019 her work entitled “Drumdancer” Aija was the 1st place winner of the 19–29 age category in the Indigenous arts and stories award by Historica Canada, and she has worked in numerous publications, such as her 2021 release My Hood’s not big enough! with Inhabit Media. Along with her many logos and illustrations. She also designed a new $20 coin for the Canadian Mint  in 2024. Aija is presently living and working in the Ottawa area and is Israruit’s Seal Products and Youth Facilitator.