Jukipa Kotierk

Jukipa Kotierk is Inuk, English and Quechuan with ties to Ecuador. They reside in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Inuit Nunaat (Inuit Homelands) and are currently enrolled in the Aviation Program at First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI). With their previous studies in Indigenous Studies and Psychology, Jukipa looks to bring the intersections of wellness, life promotion, cultural relevance, and self-empowerment in their work. They work to create space for people to honour their capacity, and time while building connections and community for healthier and culturally grounded futures. Through their aviation work, they hope to increase avenues of accessibility to these intersections.