Jeffrey Amagoalik is 26 years of age. He was born in Iqaluit and raised in Resolute, where he attended school. Growing up he did some carving with his grandfather, Simeonie. The most important lesson he learned was to look at the stone, visualize the final product and to take his time. Jeffrey is very much looking forward to the opportunity to work so closely with his grandfather on a project that is so vitally important to his family and community.

Matt Pijamini is 28 years of age. He was born in Grise Fiord and lives there with his family. He has been carving for as long as he can remember. Matt spends much of his time in his father’s workshop, watching and learning. He often helps his father Looty with the projects he is working on - at the moment he is learning how to make fiberglass kamotiks. This is the first time Matt will have worked on a project of this scale and he is excited to work with his father on a project that will become a little piece history.