Lucassie Etungat Explained

Lucassie Etungat (April 15, 1951–missing since June 29, 2016)^[1] is a Canadian Inuit sculptor.

Early life

Etungat was born on April 15, 1951, in Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

Career

His work is held at several museums, including the University of Michigan Museum of Art,^[2] the National Gallery of Canada,^[3] and the Montana Museum of Art and Culture.^[4]

Disappearance and aftermath

Etungat was last seen on June 29, 2016, and was reported missing on September 1, 2016.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} At the time, he had been living in Iqaluit.

In July 2018, two fishermen found Etungat's identification card and jacket on Long Island in Koojesse Inlet.^[9] A 2019 article reported that the RCMP believe that he died in hunting mishap,^[10] but this is unconfirmed.

See also

• List of people who disappeared

Notes and References

1. Web site: Foundation. Inuit Art. Lucassie Etungat Inuit Art Foundation Artist Database. 2021-01-22. Inuit Art Foundation. en.
2. Web site: Exchange: Flying Hawk. 2021-01-22. exchange.umma.umich.edu.
3. Web site: Seal. 2021-01-22. www.gallery.ca. en.
4. Web site: Walsh. Cory. Montana museum marks 120th anniversary with 120 artworks. 2021-01-22. missoulian.com. 15 January 2015 . en.
5. Web site: 2017-09-26. Iqaluit police still seek information about missing man. 2021-01-22. Nunatsiaq News. en.
6. Web site: 2016-09-10. Have you seen Lucassie Etungat?. 2021-01-22. Nunatsiaq News. en.
7. News: Iqaluit RCMP continue to investigate disappearance of Lucassie Etungat CBC News. en-US. CBC. 2021-01-22.
8. Web site: 2016-12-21. Death of Nunavut homeless man sparks call for community action. 2021-01-22. Nunatsiaq News. en.
9. News: Fishermen find ID of man missing in Iqaluit for 2 years CBC News. en-US. CBC. 2021-01-22.
10. Web site: George. Jane. 2019-08-02. Despite unsuccessful searches, missing Iqaluit teen's mom keeps hope. 2021-01-22. Nunatsiaq News. en.