- Kenojuak Ashevak was born on October 3, 1927 in near Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, Northwest Territories, Canada [now Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada]. She was married to Johnniebo Ashevak, Itigajuaqujaku Pii, Joanasie Igiju and ? Kenojuak. She died on January 8, 2013 in Cape Dorset, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada.
- SpousesJohnniebo Ashevak(1946 - 1972) (his death, 8 children)Itigajuaqujaku Pii (his death)Joanasie Igiju (his death)? Kenojuak(? - 1972) (his death, 6 children)
- She was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on July 6, 1967 and the C.C. (Companion of the Order of Canada) on June 21, 1982 for her services to Eskimo culture and art.
- She was a pioneer of Inuit art. Her drawings, prints, and sculptures have been displayed around the world. Her work has been featured on several Canada Post stamps.
- Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada
- She was awarded the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal the Canadian Governor General in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada.
- She was awarded the 2002 Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal from the Canadian Governor General in Cape Dorset, Nunavut, Canada.
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