Vinnie Karetak

Vinnie Karetak, sometimes also credited as Vincent Karetak, is an Inuk actor and filmmaker from Arviat, Nunavut,[1] best known for his television roles as Nipangi Huittuq in Qanurli[2] and Jeffrey in North of North.[3]

He has also had small roles in the films Two Lovers and a Bear and The Grizzlies, and the television series The Terror and Acting Good, as well as voice roles in Anaana's Tent and Ukaliq and Kalla.[4] With his Qanurli co-star Thomas Anguti Johnston, he has also cohosted the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation public affairs talk show Qanuq Isumavit,[5] and he was one of the creators of the touring theatrical show Kiviuq Returns.[6]

Karetak and Jaap van Heusden co-wrote and co-directed the drama film In Alaska,[7] which is slated to premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Samantha Dawson, "Qanurli uses laughter to promote the Inuit language". Nunatsiaq News, November 13, 2012.
  2. ↑ Peter Varga, "Nunavut’s Qanurli? comedy troupe heads across the pond to Greenland". Nunatsiaq News, May 3, 2017.
  3. ↑ Daron Letts, "Iqaluit fans offer thumbs-up to ‘North of North’ season ender". Nunatsiaq News, February 19, 2025.
  4. ↑ Jim Bell, "New Inuktitut series aims to delight and instruct". Nunatsiaq News, September 8, 2020.
  5. ↑ Peter Varga, "New hosts hope to attract youth to televised Inuit language phone-in show". Nunatsiaq News, October 7, 2014.
  6. ↑ Lisa Gregoire, "Nunavut high performers: 20 years up on stage". Nunatsiaq News, March 29, 2019.
  7. ↑ Jamie Casemore, "Dutch-Canadian copro In Alaska rolls in B.C.". Playback, September 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ Hazelton, John (July 20, 2026). "Chris Rock, Yeon Sang-ho, Peter Farrelly titles among Toronto film festival galas and special presentations". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
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