Actor and Author
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Maika Harper is a mixed Inuk actor, model, and author born and raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut and now residing in Toronto, Ontario. She briefly studied classical theatre in the BFA program at the University of Windsor before landing a leading role on Mohawk Girls (2014-2017) as Anna. She then went on to appearances in Kim’s Convenience (2016), Burden of Truth (2018), and Law and Order: Toronto (2024) along with making her film debut in Christopher MacBride’s Flashback in 2020. Adding to her list of professional accomplishments, she was part of the TIFF Festival 2023 Short Selections leading the short film Aftercare. Catch her on Netflix’s North of North with her newest leading role as Neevee coming in 2025.
Her passion for Inuit and uplifting youth is evident with her work alongside Connected North - an online education platform for youth living in remote Northern parts of Canada. She is also an active member of the Inuit community in Toronto and has penned two children's book aimed at teaching the mythological stories of her youth.
Maika Harper is a mixed Inuk actor, model, and author born and raised in Iqaluit, Nunavut and now residing in Toronto, Ontario. She briefly studied classical theatre in the BFA program at the University of Windsor before landing a leading role on Mohawk Girls (2014-2017) as Anna. She then went on to appearances in Kim’s Convenience (2016), Burden of Truth (2018), and Law and Order: Toronto (2024) along with making her film debut in Christopher MacBride’s Flashback in 2020. Adding to her list of professional accomplishments, she was part of the TIFF Festival 2023 Short Selections leading the short film Aftercare. Catch her on Netflix’s North of North with her newest leading role as Neevee coming in 2025.
Training at the University of Windsor along with additional training in Toronto with David Rotenburg along with training workshops at Second City and while she performed at the Stratford Festival.
