At home in Nunavut

About Us

Headquartered in Iqaluit, Ayaya is majority owned by Inuit. Our team includes Inuit and non-Inuit professionals who live and work here, and freelancers with extensive Arctic experience.

In addition, our Ottawa offices offers a key advantage for governments, agencies and companies that do business in the North and throughout Canada.

Based in the North, connected everywhere

Our account service team has lived and worked in Iqaluit for many years. We understand the needs, challenges and opportunities in the region.

Using the latest technology, we handle multiple projects. We do this by working with graphic designers, writers, illustrators, translators and production staff in our Ottawa office.

Clients enjoy our full array of services – from the initial idea, right through to production. Our in-house digital printing and long-standing relationships with southern printers ensure cost-effective printing options.

Right: Print technician Alex Paulin with a James Bay Cree school book, hot off the press.

Meet the Team

We’re proud of our team members who have decades of experience. They know Northern audiences and understand how communication works here. Meet selected team members, who are supported by web designers, production artists, print technicians, writers, editors, proofreaders, and advertising specialists.

Managing Director

Jason Roberts

With over 20 years of experience in Nunavut, our Managing Director, Jason, leads a wide range of complex projects for clients including Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Nunavut Arctic College, and the Government of Nunavut. From coordinating elections to managing translation, design, and production, he is known for his hands-on approach and ability to deliver high-quality results on time. Jason is based in Iqaluit.

Account Manager

Julia Roberts

Our Account Manager, Julia, oversees multiple large, multi-faceted projects across Nunavut. From elections and one-off events to major communication campaigns and promotional materials, she is an expert at managing complex projects efficiently and always meeting deadlines.

Consultant

Martha Flaherty

A highly respected leader, Martha is a writer, translator, interpreter, filmmaker, teacher and broadcaster. She’s served as CEO of Pauktuutit, as well as chair and member of various committees.

ᐃᒻᒥᒃᑯᑦ ᐃᓄᑦᑎᑑᓕᕆᔨ

ᒫᑕ ᕕᓕᐅᕐᑎ

ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᓂᖃᑦᓯᐊᕐᑐᖅ ᓯᕗᓕᕐᑎᐅᓂᐊ, ᒫᑕ ᑎᑎᕋᑎ, ᐃᓄᑦᑎᑑᓕᕆᔨ, ᑕᕐᕈᔭᒐᒃᓴᓕᐅᕐᑎ, ᐃᓕᓴᐃᔨ ᐊᒻᒪ ᑐᓴᒐᒃᓴᓂᐊᕐᑎᐅᓯᒪᔪᖅ. ᐸᐅᒃᑑᑎᒃᑯᓐᓄᑦ ᐃᒃᓯᕙᐅᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᖅ, ᐊᒻᒪ ᐊᒥᓱᓄᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᐅᖃᑕᐅᓯᒪᓪᓗᓂ ᐊᔾᔨᒌᖏᑦᑐᓄᑦ.

Consultant

Nadia Ciccone

Nadia worked in communications for 35 years and managed Ayaya’s Iqaluit office for two decades. Well-versed in the North, its people, and its culture, she collaborated closely with the Government of Nunavut, Inuit organizations, and businesses across the territory. Throughout her career, she managed complex projects, campaigns, and elections across Nunavut. Nadia now consults occasionally, sharing her extensive experience and insight on northern projects.

Senior Designer

Lucy Shepard

With 25 years of graphic design experience, Lucy has contributed to a wide range of advertising and marketing campaigns, including MMIWG, First Air, Nunavut Tourism, Nunavut Arctic College, and Pauktuutit. She has also developed impactful health materials for the Government of Nunavut, including the influenza and “Drop the Pop” campaigns. Lucy is known for her creative approach and ability to deliver engaging designs that resonate with audiences across Nunavut.

Inuinnaqtun Translator

Allen Maghagak

Allen Maghagak has first-hand knowledge of Inuinnaqtun as the chief negotiator for the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, and as a translator with Ayaya and the Nunavut Planning Commission.

Inuinnaqtun Himuktiligiyi

Allen Maghagak

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Marketing & Communications Consultant

Gina Brown

Gina Brown is a marketing and communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in marketing, media, advertising, project management and social media projects with Arctic­-based clients, including Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC), NWT/Nunavut Mining Chamber of Commerce, GN Dept of Culture and Heritage, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Nunavut Arctic College and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report and Nunatsiaq News, among others.