Our Story

Heritage Lab began from a shared commitment to supporting and strengthening Inuktitut in Nunavik through innovative, community-driven language technologies. Today, that work has grown into a broader commitment: helping Indigenous communities access, govern, and shape language technologies on their own terms.

Empower

We combine traditional knowledge with advanced AI to develop tools for language preservation, learning, and cultural continuity.

Our Board of Directors

Meet the team behind the vision.

Lisa Mesher

Lisa Mesher

President

Lisa leads our mission with a focus on cultural integrity and community engagement.

Natasha MacDonald

Natasha MacDonald

Vice President

Natasha brings expertise in Indigenous education systems and language preservation methodologies.

Thomassie Mangiok

Thomassie Mangiok

Board Member

Thomassie contributed his expertise in Inuit education, digital design, and language advocacy to advance community-driven technology and cultural preservation.

Yasmine Charara

Yasmine Charara

Secretary

Yasmine supports our educational framework with expertise in pedagogical innovation and cultural responsiveness.

Elias Moukannas

Elias Moukannas

Treasurer

Elias guides our mission in creating opportunities for Indigenous youth and sustainable development.

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