not sure of exact date of death except for yearInuit Artists Print Workbookgrandson of Pootoogook and Ningeookaluk, son of Solomonie Pootoogook, half brother of Soroseelutu Ashoona, nephew of Kananginak, Eegyvudluk, Pudlat and Paulassie Pootoogook.there appears to be no mention of Joanassie Salamonie in printmaking "literature", although it is clear that he wa involved in the early years.As a youngster he could speak English well and therefore was selected to work for Jim Houston in the late 50s, early 60s. One of his jobs was to be interpreter which brought him into contact with the artists to whom houston was teaching printmaking. Apparently Houston showed Salamonie the techniques he wanted the printmakers to try, and in demonstrating, Salamonie did some of the printmaking, especially transferring images and cutting blocks. He also did some engraving in 1963-4 and designed a UNICEF card in 1961, which was originally attributed to Echalook Pingwartook (as were his early printing endeavors). (interviews in CD, 7/89, 3/90, and pers comm, terry Ryan, 9/89 and James Houston)

Exhibitions

• Cape Dorset Print Collection (printmaker) *59, (annual collection)
• Cape Dorset Print Collection (printmaker) *60, (annual collection)
• Cape Dorset Print Collection (printmaker) *61, (annual collection)

Collections

• Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife

Publications

• ASHOONA PITSEOLAK (1904-1983), Author: Berlo, Janet Catherine, Publication: In North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary/Garland (1995)
• CROSSROADS OF CONTINENTS — Cultures of Siberia and Alaska, Author: , Publication: Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press (1988)
• FINE AMERICAN INDIAN ART, Author: Sotheby Parke Burnet Inc., Publication: New York: Sotheby Parke Burnet Inc. (1989)
• LIFE WITH THE ESQUIMAUX — A Narrative of Arctic Experience in Search of Survivors of Sir John Franklin's Expedition, Author: Hall, Charles Francis; Capt., Publication: Edmonton, Alta. : M.G. Hurtig Ltd. (1970)
• NEW GALLERY DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO WORKS BY ESKIMOS, Author: Kritzwiser, Kay, Publication: Toronto, Ont. : The Globe and Mail (1970)
• REPORT FOR QUARRY COURSE AND STONE EXPLORATION IN ARCTIC BAY, AUGUST 29 TO SEPTEMBER 2, 1991, Author: Webber, Mark., Publication: Nunatta : Arctic College, 1991. (1991)
• THE FAMILY IN INUIT ART — An Exhibition of Inuit Carvings, Prints, and Wallhangings in Celebration of the Tenth Anniversary of the Inuit Art Enthusiasts, Author: Cochran, Bente Roed, Publication: Edmonton: McMullen Gallery (1989)
• TIKTAK — Sculptor From Rankin Inlet, Author: Gallery One-One-One, Publication: Winnipeg: University of Manitoba. School of Art. Gallery One-One-One (1970)