In this episode of Q’s Corner, we’re joined by Gerald Kuehl, a Manitoba-based artist and storyteller whose work is dedicated to honouring Indigenous peoples and their cultures across Canada.

We explore the intersection of art and storytelling, the responsibility of representation, and how Gerald’s work helps foster deeper understanding and appreciation for Indigenous communities across the country.

For nearly three decades, Gerald has worked closely with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, creating highly detailed graphite portraits that are deeply rooted in photographs, oral histories, and personal research. Each piece—often taking 60 to 100 hours to complete—captures not just a likeness, but a story.

Through his art, Gerald documents lives, preserves histories, and reflects the courage, humour, and strength of the individuals and communities he works with. His commitment goes beyond the page, with participation in traditional ceremonies and ongoing engagement with cultural gatherings like powwows.

His work, featured in Portraits of the North (Métis & First Nations) and Portraits of the Far North (Inuit), stands as a meaningful record of identity, experience, and cultural continuity.

If you’re interested in exploring or purchasing Gerald’s incredible work, visit: https://www.geraldkuehl.com

Recorded in Winnipeg, Manitoba during Northern Perspectives 2026, Episode 6 of Q’s Corner features a conversation with Senator Nancy Karetak-Lindell, a lifelong advocate and enduring voice for Inuit and northern communities across Canada.

Born and raised in Eskimo Point (now Arviat), Senator Karetak-Lindell brings firsthand experience and deep understanding of the realities facing Inuit communities. Fluent in both Inuktitut and English, she spent 15 years in managerial roles with the Arviat Housing Association and Eskimo Point Lumber Supply before entering federal politics.

In 1997, she made history as the first Member of Parliament for the newly created riding of Nunavut and the first female MP for the Eastern Arctic, serving four consecutive terms over 11 years. During her time in Parliament, she served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and held key leadership roles on numerous parliamentary committees, including Chair and Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development. She also played an important role in the negotiations leading to the establishment of Nunavut as a political jurisdiction in Canada.

Following her time in Parliament, Senator Karetak-Lindell continued her public service as a consultant, speaker, instructor, and election officer. She has held leadership positions including President of Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, Director of the Jane Glassco Northern Fellowship Program, and Chair of the Indigenous Knowledge Program at the International Polar Year Conference—advocating for Inuit voices on both national and global stages.

Her commitment to community has remained constant throughout her career. She has served on numerous boards and councils, including the Arviat Hamlet Council, Kivalliq Regional Education Authority, Nunavut Arctic College, Nunavut Trust, and Polar Knowledge Canada, while also helping to found and support local sport and community organizations.

A devoted mother of four, proud grandmother of sixteen, and great-grandmother of one, Senator Karetak-Lindell’s leadership and contributions have been recognized with her appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

In this episode, she shares reflections on leadership, public service, the creation of Nunavut, and the importance of strong Inuit representation at every level.

Episode 5 of Q’s Corner features a powerful conversation with Tupaarnaq Kopeck, an Inuk woman from Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) and a leading voice in Indigenous financial empowerment.

With a background in banking and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Psychology, Tupaarnaq brings a unique, human-centered approach to financial education. As the founder of Money Masterlabs, her work focuses on supporting Indigenous women in building financial confidence, resilience, and independence—grounded in Indigenous values, collective care, and holistic well-being.

Deeply informed by her studies in financial trauma, Tupaarnaq challenges conventional financial systems by addressing the real barriers many Indigenous people face, including the lasting impacts of colonialism and systemic inequality. Through her work, she is helping reshape conversations around money, making financial literacy more accessible, inclusive, and empowering.

This is a meaningful and thought-provoking conversation recorded right at the heart of Northern Perspectives 2026—one you won’t want to miss.

Episode 4 of Q’s Corner, recorded at Northern Perspectives 2026, brings two well-known northern leaders to the table: John Todd, former Minister of Finance for the Northwest Territories, and Glenn McLean, former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut for Baker Lake.

This episode is packed with light-hearted banter, candid reflections, and a few choice words as John and Glenn share their personal and political journeys in the North. From the early days of territorial politics to the creation of Nunavut, they offer firsthand insight into a transformative period in northern governance.

John reflects on his role in helping establish the Nunavut territorial government, negotiating foundational fiscal agreements, and eliminating budget deficits during his time as Finance Minister. Glenn shares his experience representing Baker Lake in Nunavut’s first Legislative Assembly and his commitment to staying grounded in his constituency.

Together, the conversation dives into the Inuit Firm Registry, Article 23 and Article 24, Inuit entrepreneurship, and the evolving landscape of business in the North — all delivered with the honesty and humour that only lived experience can bring.

If you’re interested in northern history, policy, and business — with plenty of personality along the way — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In Episode 3 of Q’s Corner, we are honoured to welcome Aluki Kotierk, an Inuk leader and advocate dedicated to advancing Inuit rights, language, and self-determination.

Born in Iqaluit in 1975, Aluki holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Native Studies from Trent University. Throughout her career, she has worked across Inuit organizations and within the Government of Nunavut, contributing to leadership in governance, language policy, employment, and training.

Aluki has played a significant role within Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and its affiliated organizations, helping guide priorities focused on empowerment, Inuit language and culture, collective healing, and strengthening Inuit identity. Internationally, she has represented Arctic peoples as a member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (2023–2028) and has served as Co-Chair on the Global Task Force for the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032).

Recorded in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut during the 2025 Kivalliq Energy Forum, this episode of Q’s Corner features a conversation with Malek Tawashy, Founder and CEO of Northern Energy Capital (NEC).

Malek leads Northern Energy Capital, a renewable energy development company focused on empowering northern and remote communities in their transition to clean energy asset ownership. With over 16 years of experience delivering large-scale capital projects ranging from $25M to $200M, he brings deep expertise in project development, infrastructure, and long-term energy planning.

In addition to his role at NEC, Malek serves as a board member for several Inuit- and First Nation–owned renewable energy companies in Yukon and Nunavut. His work centers on community-driven energy solutions that support sustainability, resilience, and local ownership across the North.

Outside of his professional work, Malek leads a competitive sailing team and is an active mentor to Indigenous youth interested in pursuing careers in the clean energy sector. In this episode, he shares insights on northern energy development, community partnerships, and the future of clean energy in the Arctic.

In the very first episode of Q’s Corner, host Tara welcomes Eric Atagotaaluk, a prominent Nunavik Inuit leader and clean energy advocate.

Eric is currently the Innavik Hydro Project Director and a key figure with the Pituvik Landholding Corporation in Inukjuak, Quebec. He is widely known for his work in transitioning Arctic communities away from diesel dependency and toward sustainable, community-driven energy solutions.

In this conversation, Eric shares his lived experience, leadership journey, and the realities of advancing clean energy in the North. Together, they explore what it means to build infrastructure with community at the centre, the responsibility that comes with leadership, and how northern voices are shaping their own futures.

Q’s Corner is a northern-led podcast that creates space for honest, meaningful conversations about business, leadership, culture, and lived experience across Inuit Nunangat and the North.

Hosted by Qunngaatalluriktuq (Tara Tootoo Fotheringham), an Inuk woman who has spent her life challenging expectations and building her own path, Q’s Corner brings real, unfiltered stories to the forefront. Tara shares her lived experiences — including moments of vulnerability — because she knows that healing, growth, and strong leadership begin with honesty. Now in her “F**k It 50” era, she invites listeners into raw, powerful conversations that reflect the realities of northern life.

Through conversations with community voices, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and partners shaping the future of northern economies, Q’s Corner is about connection, authenticity, and impact.

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