Our Team

Tobi Pameok Tookoome is a daughter, aunt, mother, and a grandmother. Tobi lives in Baker lake with her family. She loves the great outdoors and creating memories. Tobi believes that it is important to be true to yourself and to let life unfold.

Chelsea Singoorie, Cultural Advisor for the Virtual Qaggiq Project and Founder of Nunabox, is a leader in culturally relevant community engagement rooted in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ). Originally from Pond Inlet, Nunavut, she is fluent in Inuktitut, English, and French and divides her time between New Brunswick and Iqaluit. Through Nunabox, Chelsea has developed asset-based wellness programs and led community-driven economic initiatives, ensuring projects are built on collaboration, trust, and respect. She has played a key role in initiatives such as the Health & Nutrition Learning Experience for Nunavut Youth (Canadian Space Agency, 2022-2024), the Qaggiq Affordable Housing Model (Impact Canada, 2020-2022), and the Kattingannik Smart Cities Proposal (2018-2019), bridging innovation with Inuit cultural values.

Aggiu Dimitruk, also known as Naullaq, is an Inuk raised in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Currently studying Inuit Studies at Nunavut Sivuniksavut, she is passionate about advocacy, mental health, sports, and practicing Inuit traditions. Through recent moves to Iqaluit and Ottawa for school, she remains dedicated to deepening her connection to Inuit culture and language while working to support her community and youth well-being. She believes that connecting with culture and language is essential for mental wellness education, helping to build resilience, identity, and belonging, especially for youth. Contributing to this project allows her to express these passions in a meaningful way.

Grace Tookoome is from Baker Lake, Nunavut, and has been involved with I-SPARX since its very first youth recruitment sessions across the territory. When the project came to Baker Lake, she joined to share ideas about incorporating Inuit culture into the game, something she deeply values as she continues to learn more about her own culture. For Grace, one of the most meaningful aspects of working with NuWellnessGames is how it embraces family. As a parent, finding childcare can sometimes be a challenge, but this project creates space for parents to be fully involved—welcoming not just youth, but their children as well. Being able to bring her baby, Desmond, to retreat days has made all the difference, allowing her to contribute while staying close to him. She is grateful to be part of a team that truly understands and supports the realities of community and family life.

Iola Anugaa Oshoweetok is from Kinngait, Nunavut. As an Inuk youth, he is excited to be part of a project that started from the ground up and has grown into something meaningful. Seeing the progress made so far and looking ahead to what’s next continues to inspire him. In his free time, Iola enjoys spending time with friends and family. He is also passionate about sports, especially hockey, which has always been one of his favorite activities.

I’m Jamilyn Kalluk, and I hail from the picturesque town of Arctic Bay. As a mother of two lovely children, my life is filled with joy and excitement. When I’m not busy parenting, you can find me strolling through the Arctic landscape on a sunny day, soaking up the serene atmosphere, or spending quality time with my family. We love going on picnics, having bonfires, and playing in the snow together in the winter- it’s the perfect way to appreciate the beauty of nature and create lasting memories. I envision myself as an amazing mom and role model, inspiring my kids to grow into compassionate, driven, and joyful individuals who live life to the fullest, pursue their passions, and make a positive impact in the world.

Leo Matthew Temela was born in Kimmirut, Nunavut, a small community in the southern region of Baffin Island. He speaks Inuktitut and a bit of French and grew up surrounded by sports, outdoor play, and music, inspired by his father. Known as Papu in childhood—meaning “little boy”—he later earned the nickname Inukutaa, meaning “tall person/Inuk.” Now splitting his time between Quebec City and Kimmirut, he is pursuing a future in music while staying connected to his community. His creativity extends beyond music, contributing to projects like a short feature film and earning a Respect in Sport certificate. Being part of Virtual Qaggiq allows him to collaborate, learn, and share knowledge in a meaningful way. He hopes the game will carry a piece of Inuit culture forward, whether through gameplay or the simple joy of seeing it downloaded in his community.

Letia Kalluk is a proud Inuk woman and an aspiring Inuktitut musician from Nunavut. Deeply connected to her Inuit heritage, Letia writes and performs music in Inuktitut, blending traditional influences with contemporary sounds. She is passionate about preserving the Inuit language and culture through music. In addition to her music, Letia is a strong advocate for youth mental health in her community and territory. Letia believes mental health is very important now more than ever and we must prioritize providing youth with the tools and support they need to navigate the challenges they face. By fostering resilience and creating safe spaces for open conversations, we can help build a healthier future for our communities. Letia is dedicated to the Virtual Qaggiq project, a program aimed at helping youth in Nunavut develop mental health coping mechanisms. Through this initiative, she hopes to make a positive impact on the well-being of young people within Inuit culture and Nunavummiut communities.

Rosemary Annie Oungaaq Alivaktuk is from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. She is very excited to see imagination come together in one place, especially through her artwork in this Virtual Qaggiq project. Rosemary loves hands-on creativity, working with blank pages and canvases to bring ideas to life. From an early age, she found joy in doodling on schoolwork, a reflection of her deep love for art.

Brooke Qatsiya, Candace Barnabas, Ethan Manning, Ernie Lyall, and Tyrone Pewatooalook.

Stephanie hopes to become one of Canada’s few Indigenous clinical psychologists. In her spare time, Stephanie models for Indigenous designers, hopefully doing justice in sharing their exceptional talent. She eats fresh bannock with strawberry jam with her family and dances in her ribbon skirt or beaded earrings at Indigenous ceremonies. She also has a tiny Yorkie named Niniko. 

Sara is a NUWellnessGames team member. Sara is happy to be working on this one-of-a-kind project. Sara is also involved in conducting public health research at the Institute for Social Research. Outside of work, you can find her reading, hiking, and collecting rocks out in nature!

Yiyi is a member of the NUWellnessGames team and she is an undergraduate student at York University. Yiyi is grateful to be part of the project, where she gets to bring together her love for video games and her academic interests while working alongside a wonderful team. After graduating, she hopes to further her studies in developmental psychology, with a focus on children and youth’s well-being across diverse cultural contexts. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, playing video games, and cuddling her cat named Vyncent.

Isabel is a member of the NUWellnessGames team currently pursuing her undergraduate degree. After graduating, she hopes to study social, personality, developmental, and cross-cultural psychology in more detail. Outside of school, Isabel enjoys dancing, reading, baking, and volunteering with children in the Hamilton community.

Neha is a member of the NUWellness Games team. She is currently working towards her undergraduate Psychology degree, hoping to become an occupational therapist or a forensic psychologist. Neha is excited to work on this project due to her appreciation for mental wellness, Inuit culture, and innovative technology. In her free time, she enjoys teaching dance, attending hand-drumming circles, doing yoga, volunteering with children, and spending time with her friends and family.

Sofia is a member of the NUWellnessGames team currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in Psychology. She is honoured to be working with the team on this unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research in child development and mental wellness. In her free time, Sofia enjoys volunteering, spending time outdoors, and reading books.

Alanna Clarke is a NUWellnessGames team member pursuing her undergraduate degree in psychology. She aspires to become a psychotherapist and a trauma-focused psychologist. She is so grateful and excited to have such a great opportunity to contribute to such impactful research. In her free time, she loves volunteering, exercising, watching her favorite comfort shows (like the Big Bang Theory), and spending time with her two Frenchies!