Thank you to the people of Kugarruk

I lived in Kugarruk in 1983 with my family. I birthed my daughter there.

Being with that community was a wonderful turning point in my life and I send my gratitude to all.

As an artist I drew 10 portraits of the elders at that time. Many have passed on. I would love to send prints of these to the Kugarruk community as a gift.

I also created a large visual illustrated map of the traditional life, as a personal project. You may view it on my site at www.maureenwalton.com.

I am now working as a professional mural artist. My work is displayed on this site also. I worked there as an artist in the community and was close to Fabian Oogark and Sofia and Guy and many others. My heart is always with all of them. They taught me so much. Thank you.

Maureen Walton
Ottawa