Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Publications
Volunteer Experience
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
Timeline
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Kaniq Allerton

Iqaluit,NU

Summary

Dedicated student interested in applying interpersonal and coaching skills to Junior Leader role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Clerk

Arctic Co-op
Iqaluit, NU
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Ensured shelves were properly stocked with merchandise and rotated products according to expiration dates.
  • Resolved or assisted in handling routine customer concerns within established guidelines.
  • Received, unloaded, and processed incoming shipments of grocery items.
  • Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
  • Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.

Volunteer

Welcoming
02.2023
  • I was a student volunteer for the ballroom set-up of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada’s Inaugural Regional Office Celebration and AGM
  • I helped set up the large balloon arch and arrange décor
  • During the Community Event, I welcomed Board Members, delegates and officials such as the Premier of Nunavut, the President of Pauktuutit, and several territorial ministers and City of Iqaluit councillors
  • I helped Elders with their coats, seating, food plates, and taxis
  • I helped distribute door prizes to the Elders.

Junior Leader

SPROUTS
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • I was a Junior Leader for 3 weeks with Tracy Partridge and Becky Kilabuk
  • It was amazing!! I loved being with the kids, helping the kids, and being outside with them
  • I helped prepare snacks, kids play games and clean up each day.

Participant

Kaapittiaq Film Program
05.2021 - 06.2021
  • I participated in 6 Zoom sessions with filmmakers, Tiffany Ayalik (Inuk) and Zain Burgess (non-Inuk)
  • I took notes, planned shot lists, filmed and edited different scenes, and received feedback from participants and filmmakers
  • This program was an initiative of Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautini.

Participant

Hunting & Harvesting Program
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • I participated in 15 days of hunting and harvesting over 3 months
  • I caught my 1st goose on June 2, 2020 I learned to hunt geese and seal, dig for clams, and harvest Arctic char and caribou
  • I was taught by Davidee Qaumariaq and Jimmy.

Participant

Beatrice Deer Band Music Video Program
10.2021
  • I participated in 6 Zoom sessions with filmmakers, Tiffany Ayalik (Inuk) and Mark Vonesch (non-Inuk)
  • The aim of this film program for Nunavut youth was to make music videos based on Beatrice Deer’s music (with permission)
  • I planned shot lists, filmed, edited, and listened to feedback from peers and filmmakers to improve my video
  • I created a 4-minute video to Beatrice Deer Band’s song, Ilinnut – A Prayer.

Special Helper

SPROUTS
08.2020
  • I was a Special Helper for 3 weeks with Becky Kilabuk
  • It was amazing!! I loved being outside, helping and learning
  • I helped prepare snacks, played games and cleaned up daily.

Volunteer

Music Video filming
  • I was invited by Inuk director and producer Tiffany Ayalik to film and star in the music video, It’s Not a Bad Life, Just a Bad Day
  • I followed instructions by the director, and supported Kendrick Bolt, lead writer/vocalist/guitar player, from Kugluktuk
  • The music video is about mental health and community wellness.

Volunteer

Community Book Sale
  • I was a helper at 8:30 a.m
  • To unpack books from boxes and put away boxes
  • I followed instructions by adult volunteers
  • My morning shift ended at 10:00 a.m., when the book sale started.

Education

Grade 10 -

École Secondaire Kelvin High School
Winnipeg, MB
06-2024

STAR Skate Level 5 -

Skate Winnipeg, Canskate Program
Winnipeg, MB
06-2024

Destination Clic To Learn Advanced French -

Université Du Québec À Trois-Rivières (UQTR)
Trois-Rivières, QC
07-2023

Grade 9 -

Inuksuk High School
09.2023

Skills

  • Kind
  • Patient
  • Empathetic
  • Hard-working
  • Cooperative
  • Keen to learn
  • English/French Bilingual

Accomplishments

Ranked 1st at multiple SKATE CANADA Figure Skating Competitions in Winnipeg in O13 Star 5 category.

Publications

Conference Presentation, Allerton, K., Thompson, L., 06/19/2022, Auviqsaqtut: Building towards the future – Being young, Inuk and Francophone in Nunavut, International Inuit Studies Conference, University of Winnipeg and Qaumajuq Inuit Art Gallery, Winnipeg

Volunteer Experience

  • 02/01/2023, Volunteer, PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA, I was a student volunteer for the ballroom set-up of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada’s Inaugural Regional Office Celebration and AGM. I helped set up the large balloon arch and arrange décor. During the Community Event, I welcomed Board Members, delegrates and officials such as the Premier of Nunavut, the President of Pauktuutit, and several territorial ministers and City of Iqaluit councillors. I helped Elders with their coats, seating, food plates, and taxis. I helped distribute door prizes to the Elders.
  • 12/01/2022, Volunteer, Music Video filming, I was invited by Inuk director and producer Tiffany Ayalik to film and star in the music video, It’s Not a Bad Life, Just a Bad Day. I followed instructions by the director, and supported Kendrick Bolt, lead writer/vocalist/guitar player, from Kugluktuk. The music video is about mental health and community wellness.
  • 01/01/2016, Volunteer, Community Book Sale, I was a helper at 8:30 a.m. to unpack books from boxes and put away boxes. I followed instructions by adult volunteers. My morning shift ended at 10:00 a.m., when the book sale started.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Figure skating
  • Filming/editing
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Reading

Affiliations

  • Figure Skating
  • Coaching

Timeline

Grocery Clerk

Arctic Co-op
03.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Welcoming
02.2023

Participant

Beatrice Deer Band Music Video Program
10.2021

Junior Leader

SPROUTS
07.2021 - 07.2022

Participant

Kaapittiaq Film Program
05.2021 - 06.2021

Special Helper

SPROUTS
08.2020

Participant

Hunting & Harvesting Program
06.2020 - 08.2020

Volunteer

Music Video filming

Volunteer

Community Book Sale

Grade 10 -

École Secondaire Kelvin High School

STAR Skate Level 5 -

Skate Winnipeg, Canskate Program

Destination Clic To Learn Advanced French -

Université Du Québec À Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

Grade 9 -

Inuksuk High School
Kaniq Allerton