Laina Geetah

Inuit

1998-

Laina Geetah was born on October 25, 1998 in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Laina’s biological parents are the late Tanya Curley and Johnny Pootoogook. She was adopted by David Simiga and Saila Geetah. Laina has 4 sisters and 4 brothers.

Laina comes from an artistic family on the Pootoogook side. She is a self-taught artist and started drawing at the age of 18. She likes to draw anything or everything she likes. Laina will continue to pursue her art as long as she can.