Aaju Peter facts for kids

Aaju Peter at the opening ceremony at Riddu Riđđu 2019.

Aaju Peter CM was born in 1960 in Arkisserniaq, Greenland. She is an Inuk lawyer, activist, and designer. She is well-known for speaking up for her people. In 2012, she received the Order of Canada. This is one of the highest honors a person can get in Canada.

Who is Aaju Peter?

Aaju Peter is a powerful voice for the Inuit people. She uses her skills as a lawyer to help her community. She also creates beautiful clothes from sealskin. She travels widely to share her culture and traditions.

Early Life and Family

In the 1980s, Aaju Peter married a Canadian. She then moved to a place called Frobisher Bay. This town is now known as Iqaluit, in Canada. She raised five children on her own there. She continues to live in Iqaluit today.

A Voice for the Arctic

Aaju Peter travels all over the world. She visits places like Greenland, Europe, and Canada. She performs modern drum dances and traditional songs. She also shows off her sealskin fashion designs. Her goal is to share Inuit culture with others.

Her Work as a Lawyer

Aaju Peter studied law at Akitsiraq Law School. She graduated in 2005. By 2007, she was officially a lawyer. She uses her legal knowledge to help her community. She often speaks about the rights of Indigenous people.

Sharing Inuit Culture

Aaju Peter is passionate about her heritage. She uses her travels to teach people about Inuit traditions. She shows how important sealskin is to Inuit culture. She also shares the beauty of Inuit art and music.

Featured in Films

Aaju Peter has appeared in several documentary films. These films help to tell her story and the story of the Inuit people.

• Arctic Defenders (2013)
• Angry Inuk (2016)
• Twice Colonized (2023)

In 2019, she visited the Université du Québec à Montréal. A video was made about her visit there.

Awards and Recognition

Aaju Peter's hard work has been recognized. In 2012, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada. This award honors people who have made a big difference in Canada. It shows how much her efforts are valued.