Little Inuk Photography by Cora Kavyaktok

Little Inuk Photography by Cora Kavyaktok Little Inuk Photography, founded by Inuk photographer Cora Kavyaktok, captures stories of resilience, culture, and identity through powerful portraiture.

Published internationally, celebrating Inuit voices, women, and community. Published photographer in multiple magazines, newspapers and lead photographer of the Inuit Tattoo Revitalization and the published book, "Reawakening Our Ancestors Lines". Photos hanging in museums across the world, including Montreal, Peru, Poland and Finland. Why "Little Inuk Photography" as a name? Well...I'm short (5'2

" if I'm lucky!) my goal growing up was to be taller than my mom, she is only 4'7"! When we were young, we were always told Inuit tales about these Little People (Inuk) that kind of wreak havoc and are very mischievous...and at times, that may ring true for me too! Culture and life are beautiful, and so are you!

Breath of the Nuna | Fire 🔥Fire is more than heat.It is the spark that refuses to go out, even after hardship, loss, and...
06/12/2026

Breath of the Nuna | Fire 🔥

Fire is more than heat.

It is the spark that refuses to go out, even after hardship, loss, and the weight of generations carried before us.

Our ancestors gathered around flames for warmth, for stories, for guidance. Fire illuminated the darkness and reminded us that even in the longest nights, light remains.

In this portrait, she carries that flame with quiet strength. Not as something fragile, but as something inherited. A reminder that resilience lives within us. That our spirits have survived storms, displacement, and adversity, yet continue to burn brightly.

The fire we carry is not only our own. It belongs to those who came before us, whose courage lights the path forward for those who will come after.

May we tend that flame with care. May we share its warmth. May we never forget where it came from.

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06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

New episode of Aunties Unfiltered podcast is coming tonight!

Breath of the Nuna | WindNot all strength announces itself.Sometimes strength is quiet. It is choosing to keep going whe...
06/11/2026

Breath of the Nuna | Wind

Not all strength announces itself.

Sometimes strength is quiet. It is choosing to keep going when no one sees the effort. It is carrying the weight of your experiences without allowing them to define you. It is standing firmly in who you are, even when life tries to pull you in different directions.

The wind can be relentless. It pushes, challenges, and tests what is in its path. Yet there is beauty in learning that you do not have to fight every gust. True strength is knowing when to stand firm and when to flow with what comes.

As Inuit, we come from people who understood this deeply. Survival was never about being the loudest or the strongest. It was about resilience, adaptability, and trusting the strength that lived within.

This portrait is a reminder that some of the most powerful people carry their strength quietly. You see it not in what they say, but in how they continue to rise, again and again.

Breath of the Nuna | WindThere is something about standing on the Nuna and feeling the wind move across your skin that c...
06/07/2026

Breath of the Nuna | Wind

There is something about standing on the Nuna and feeling the wind move across your skin that cannot be explained, only felt.

The wind carries more than air. It carries memories, stories, and the echoes of those who walked this land before us. When I close my eyes and let it wash over me, I think of our ancestors. I think of their strength, their laughter, their wisdom. In those moments, it feels as though they are still with us, speaking softly through the breeze and guiding us forward.

The wind reminds us that we are never alone. We are connected to those who came before us, to the land beneath our feet, and to the generations yet to come.

In the rush of everyday life, the Nuna calls us back. Back to ourselves. Back to our roots. Back to the voices that have always been there, waiting for us to listen.

May we always feel the wind, hear the whispers of our ancestors, and remember who we are.

🔥🔥 Breath of the Nuna- Fire🔥🔥There is something special about watching your child become the kind of person who naturall...
05/31/2026

🔥🔥 Breath of the Nuna- Fire🔥🔥

There is something special about watching your child become the kind of person who naturally carries light into the world.

My panik, Taylor, has always carried a flame within her. A quiet but powerful desire to serve others, to help, to listen, and to make people’s lives a little better than she found them. She leads with compassion, kindness, and a genuine care for those around her, and I couldn’t be more proud of the woman she is becoming.

When I created Breath of the Nuna, I wanted to capture the elements that live within us. For Taylor, fire felt fitting. Not because it burns, but because it warms, guides, and illuminates. The kind of flame that gives hope and helps others find their way.

Thank you, my daughter, for allowing me to capture this piece of who you are. Watching you grow has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. ❤️

Breath of the Nuna | Fire 🔥Fire is more than warmth.It is the spark that survives the darkest seasons. The ember carried...
05/31/2026

Breath of the Nuna | Fire 🔥

Fire is more than warmth.

It is the spark that survives the darkest seasons. The ember carried forward by those who came before us. The light that refuses to go out, even when the wind tries to claim it.

In these portraits, Dall holds fire not as something to fear, but as something to nurture. A reminder that strength is not always loud. Sometimes it lives quietly within us, waiting for the moment it is needed most.







Our ancestors carried their own flames through hardship, change, and survival. Because of them, that fire still burns in us today.

May we continue to protect it, feed it, and pass it on to the generations yet to come.

🔥 Breath of the Nuna: Fire 🔥Fire is more than warmth. It is memory. It is resilience. It is the spark carried forward fr...
05/31/2026

🔥 Breath of the Nuna: Fire 🔥

Fire is more than warmth. It is memory. It is resilience. It is the spark carried forward from those who came before us.

In this portrait, Daniel carries the flame of our culture and the strength of our ancestors. Within him burns the teachings, stories, and spirit that have survived through generations. Like a qulliq lighting the way through darkness, that flame continues to guide the path ahead.

As Daniel and April await the arrival of their baby, I am reminded that every new life is a bridge between past and future. A child who will inherit not only the love of their parents, but also the strength, wisdom, and resilience of those who came before them.

Watching these two together was a beautiful reminder that family is where our stories continue, where culture is carried forward, and where new flames are lit.

Wishing Daniel, April, and their growing family a safe, healthy, and joyful delivery. May your little one arrive surrounded by love, guided by ancestors, and welcomed into a family rich with strength and pride. ❤️

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