Jessie Oonark

Summary

Jessie Oonark is a human^[1]. She was born in Baker Lake^[2]. She was born on March 2, 1906^[3]. She died in Churchill^[4]. She died on March 2, 1985^[5]. She worked as a draftsperson^[6], printmaker^[7], and textile artist^[8]. She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Baker Lake^[2], Jessie Oonark…
• Jessie Oonark passed away in Churchill^[4].
• Jessie Oonark was born on March 2, 1906^[3].
• Jessie Oonark was born on January 1, 1906^[10].
• Jessie Oonark died on March 2, 1985^[5].
• Jessie Oonark died on January 1, 1985^[11].
• A child of Jessie Oonark was Janet Kigusiuq^[12].
• A child of Jessie Oonark was Nancy Pukingrnak Aupaluktuq^[13].
• A child of Jessie Oonark was William Noah^[14].
• A child of Jessie Oonark was Victoria Mamnguqsualuk^[15].
• A child of Jessie Oonark was Miriam Marealik Qiyuk^[16].
• A child of Jessie Oonark was Mary Yuusipik Singaqti^[17].
• Jessie Oonark held citizenship in Canada^[18].
• Jessie Oonark worked as a draftsperson^[6].
• Jessie Oonark worked as a printmaker^[7].
• Jessie Oonark worked as a textile artist^[8].
• Jessie Oonark received the Officer of the Order of Canada^[19].
• Jessie Oonark was a member of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts^[20].
• Jessie Oonark is recorded as female^[21].
• Jessie Oonark's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Jessie Oonark's archives at is recorded as Edward P. Taylor Library and Archives^[23].
• Jessie Oonark's family name is recorded as Oonark^[24].
• Jessie Oonark's given name is recorded as Jessie^[25].
• Jessie Oonark's work location is recorded as Baker Lake^[26].
• Jessie Oonark's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1975^[27].

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Origins and Family

Jessie Oonark's place of birth was Baker Lake^[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 2, 1906^[3] and January 1, 1906^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include draftsperson^[6], printmaker^[7], and textile artist^[8].

Recognition

Jessie Oonark received the Officer of the Order of Canada^[19].

Personal Life

Children include Janet Kigusiuq^[12], a graphic designer^[28], 1926–2005^[29], of Canada^[30], specialised in printmaking^[31]; Nancy Pukingrnak Aupaluktuq^[13], a sculptor^[32], b. 1940^[33], of Canada^[34]; William Noah^[14], a politician^[35], b. 1943^[36], of Canada^[37]; Victoria Mamnguqsualuk^[15], a printmaker^[38], 1930–2016^[39], of Canada^[40]; Miriam Marealik Qiyuk^[16], a sculptor^[41], 1933–2016^[42], of Canada^[43]; and Mary Yuusipik Singaqti^[17], a sculptor^[44], 1936–2017^[45], of Canada^[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 2, 1985^[5] and January 1, 1985^[11]. Jessie Oonark passed away in Churchill^[4].

Why It Matters

Jessie Oonark is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[9]

FAQs

Where was Jessie Oonark born?

Born in Baker Lake^[2], Jessie Oonark…

Where did Jessie Oonark die?

Jessie Oonark died in Churchill^[4].

What did Jessie Oonark do for work?

Jessie Oonark worked as draftsperson^[6], printmaker^[7], and textile artist^[8].

What awards did Jessie Oonark receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada^[19].