Mary Ayaq Anowtalik (born 1938) is an Inuk artist based in Arviat, Nunavut, Canada, known for her stone carvings.
[5] Born near Ennadai Lake, Anowtalik is the daughter of sculptor Elizabeth Nutaraaluk and camp leader Andy Aulatjut.
[1][6] Her younger sister died during one of their family's forced relocations as due to a lack of adequate supply of food, her mother was unable to breastfeed.
[9][10] During the Canadian papal visit in 2022, Anowtalik was part of a traditional Inuit throat singing performance for Pope Francis.
[12] After the harsh living conditions became more threatening in the fall, they began a 100km three month long trek back to their community in Ennadai Lake.