About Us
Our work is driven by six strategic priorities:
Why we are named Pauktuutit
A crucial tool in this process was the pauktuutiit—stakes used to stretch hides during preparation. These stakes needed to be solid, flexible, stable, unbreakable, gentle, and strong.
Our organization, Pauktuutit, takes its name from this essential tool, reflecting the same qualities required to uphold Inuit values and traditions. The women who founded the organization were all solid, flexible, stable, gentle, and strong… and their spirits were unbreakable.
Board of Directors
Board Membership
Nunavut, Kitikmeot – Josephine (Josie) Tucktoo
Nunavut, Kivalliq – Nancy Uluadlauk–Gibbons
Nunavut, Qikiqtani North – Laisa Audlaluk-Watsko
Nunavut, Qikiqtani South – Vacant
Nunavik, Ungava – Vacant
Nunavik, Hudson – Vacant
Nunatsiavut – Vacant
Urban, South-West – Melynda Ehaloak
Urban, Happy Valley-Goose Bay – Vacant
Urban, Yellowknife – Louisa Alunik
Youth, Inuit Nunangat – Kailey Webb-Nochasak
Youth, Urban – Rhea Muckpah Gavin
Join our Board
Current Openings
- Inuvialuit Region
- Nunavut, Qikiqtani South
- Nunavut, Iqaluit
- Nunavik, Ungava
- Nunavik, Hudson
- Nunatsiavut
- Urban, South-East
- Urban, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
About the Board
Pauktuutit’s Board of Directors provides leadership and direction for the organization. Throughout the year, the Board meets virtually, holds at least one in-person meeting, and convenes an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Travel expenses for the in-person meeting and AGM are covered.
How to Apply
Please submit nominations by email to communications@pauktuutit.ca as soon as possible. Positions will remain open until filled.
Board of Directors nomination information and forms are available here:
Governance
Our governance framework provides the foundation for effective decision-making and ensures that we meet the needs of those we represent. Our bylaws define our organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities. These guiding principles foster an inclusive environment that upholds Pauktuutit’s mission and values.
Interim Executive Director - Nancy Etok
She finds joy and strength in the simple pleasures of Inuit life: camping, ice fishing, and sharing time with her husband, children, and the youth in her community. These moments, deeply tied to our culture, remind her of what matters most—connection, purpose, and the power of community. “Our culture is beautiful and simple,” Nancy says. “It’s about being human, a happy human. The way we eat, the way we live, it brings joy and keeps me grounded.”
Under Nancy’s leadership, Pauktuutit continues its mission of advocating for Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit and building a future where our culture and traditions guide us with strength, pride, and unity.
Executive
Nancy Etok
Interim Executive Director
Policy & Programs
Communications
Human Resources
No Staff found
Finance
Administration
Join our Team
At Pauktuutit you can take an active role in changing the lives of Inuit women, girls and gender diverse Inuit.
Executive Director
We are seeking an inspiring, strategic leader to serve as our next Executive Director to provide overall leadership to advance Pauktuutit’s vision, mission, and priorities on behalf of Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit in Canada. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director leads the organization, oversees strategy and operations, strengthens relationships and champions the voices and priorities of Inuit women nationally and internationally. (Read full job description here)
Policy Analyst, Violence and Abuse Prevention, & Justice (VAP&J)
The Policy Analysts apply an Inuit specific gender-based lens to advance policy priorities across all stages of the policy cycle. This includes understanding the issues through evidence and community engagement, developing position statements, and supporting leadership in key conversations. Through this lens, Policy Analysts contribute to the development and review of public policy that advances Pauktuutit’s mandates and initiatives in the support Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit. (Read full job description here).
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
T: 613-238-3977
Toll Free: 1-800-667-0749
Reception: info@pauktuutit.ca
Media inquiries: communications@pauktuutit.ca
