The Board of Directors at Red Fish Arts Studio is a team of passionate individuals dedicated to fostering creativity and community in Cambridge Bay. With diverse expertise in arts, education, social work, legal, and community development, our board guides our mission to be an inclusive hub for artistic expression and skill-building. Committed to accessibility, they ensure our studio offers meaningful programs and a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds can explore, learn, and create together.
We could not achieve our goal of creating a safe space for our students without the generous support of our partners. Here are some of our esteemed partners and technology collaborators.
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Executive Director
Mark is a certified Red Seal Journey man welder who has been involved with the program since its inception. In 2021, he was hired as the full-time welding instructor and mentor. Mark has worked proudly with the students on several community arts projects, including the Cambridge Bay welcome sign. He measures his achievements by his students’ successes and continues to be a tireless advocate and mentor to youth in the community.
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Board Chair
Dr. David Hik has lived in Cambridge Bay since 2021, where he is the Chief Scientist with Polar Knowledge Canada. He has spent the past 40 years studying Arctic ecosystems, training students, leading research programs, and sharing information about the North with the public and policy makers.
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Treasurer
Dmitri Malakhov has been an RCMP officer for 16 years. He has served in many of Nunavut’s communities, most recently as the Detachment Commander in Cambridge Bay. Dmitri takes great pride in working to nurture positive police-community relations based on trust, engagement, and respect. Dmitri believes the Society’s ambitious work will improve social, economic and mental health outcomes for youth in Cambridge Bay and beyond, and empower young people to take charge of their lives and transform their communities.
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Secretary
Melissa has been a friend and dedicated advocate of the welding program since 2021. She comes with many years of experience in administration and executive management, and hopes to utilize her strengths to assist in furthering the program’s growth and sustainability.
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Director
Lawrence, born and raised in Cambridge Bay, is a deeply respected member of our community with a strong commitment to supporting local youth. His dedication to creating opportunities and his steadfast Inuit values make him an invaluable asset to our board.
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Director
Dr. Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich is a lawyerDr. Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich is a lawyer and law professor who has taught and practiced law in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta over her twenty year legal career and is now newly working in Nunavut. and law professor who has taught and practiced law in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta over her twenty year legal career and is now newly working in
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Director
Yvonne Angohiatok, from Cambridge Bay with roots in Bathurst Inlet (Kingaok), spent her childhood summers with her Kapolak family at this traditional outpost camp. A Social Work student at Memorial University, Yvonne is passionate about Inuit rights and advocacy, aiming to address systemic barriers faced by Kitikmeot Inuit. She values incorporating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) principles into community social work, emphasizing decolonizing approaches.
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Director
Dana came to Cambridge Bay in 2004 and has embraced life in the North with a passion for the outdoors. He values the strong sense of community and enjoys collaborating with various local organizations, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to his work.
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Redfish Arts Society Inc. was founded on the idea that youth can achieve great things and be inspired if they are given the opportunity and provided guidance and safe space to express themselves. We could not achieve this goal without the generous support of our educators, staff and those who volunteer their time and talents to working with youth.
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