Ottawa, ON – May 3, 2024. Today, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada released ‘Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Service across Inuit Nunangat’. This report shares the findings from the National Inuit Midwifery Forum, co-hosted in 2023 by Pauktuutit and...
In response to recent reporting about the proposed women’s shelter in Ottawa’s South end, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada expresses support for the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition in their efforts to build a shelter for Inuit women in the city. More than half...
Inuk Woman of the Year Spotlight Janine Lightfoot This award has allowed for opportunities to (re)connect with friends from across Inuit Nunangat and this brings me a lot of gratitude. Janine Lightfoot Inuk Woman of the Year, Pauktuutit Inuit Women Of Canada What does...
Ottawa, ON – April 17, 2024. Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is encouraged by the distinctions-based approach in Budget 2024 but remain concerned about the lack of intersectionality and no Inuit-specific GBA+ frameworks used to evaluate spending and priorities. The...
OTTAWA, FEBRUARY 16, 2024 – Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada announces that Gerri Sharpe, President of the Board, has made the difficult decision not to seek reelection. As a result, Pauktuutit is excited to announce that Nancy Etok has been named Interim President...
Ottawa, ON, February 14, 2024 – Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada’s Board of Directors selected this year’s Inuk Young Woman of the Year and Inuk Woman of the Year. “The Inuk Woman of the Year award honours those who embody the vibrant spirit, strength, and...
