Ajuqiqtuq Parenting Life Skills Toolkit Released as Part of Engaging Young Men and Boys Initiative
OTTAWA, June 16, 2024—Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada proudly announces the launch of the Ajuqiqtuq Parenting Life Skills Toolkit, released on Father's Day as part of our Engaging Young Men and Boys (EYMB) initiative. Ajuqiqtuq translates to “To teach, to know how”...
Signing ceremony between Government of Canada and Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
OTTAWA, JUNE 06, 2024 – Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada president, Nancy Etok, and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault issued the following statement to celebrate the signing of the extension of the Employment and...
Pauktuutit responds to Federal Pathways Progress Report on MMIWG.
OTTAWA, Ontario – June 4, 2024 -- Yesterday, the Government of Canada released its Federal Pathways Report, detailing progress in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and its 231 Calls for Justice. We call on...
Request for Proposals: National Inuit Midwifery Framework
Mission: Grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ), Pauktuutit partners with Inuit women, communities, and organizations to advocate for and provide guidance to improve the health, economic, safety, justice, and ultimately empower Inuit women to have greater...
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada releases Midwifery Forum Report, outline next steps for national framework
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...
Pauktuutit supports proposed Ottawa Inuit Women’s Shelter
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 of Inuit...
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. What does winning this award mean to you? It allows for a pause and reflection about how this work can impact my community even being...
Lack of Inuit women-specific commitments in Budget 2024 is concerning, but Pauktuutit is optimistic about infrastructure, health, and food commitments for Inuit Nunangat
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...
Pauktuutit welcomes new Interim President, thanks President Sharpe for service
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...
Pauktuutit names grassroots organizer and Inuit language activist as 2024 Inuit Women of the Year
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...
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada hosts Annual General Meeting, previews History Project, and announces Inuit Women of the Year
Media Advisory Ottawa – February 13. 2024. The event is not open to the media. Media availability can be arranged separately, and highlights will be shared on social media throughout the AGM. Pauktuutit is excited to share that we are hosting our Annual General...
Notice of 2024 AGM and elections ᖃᐅᔨᑎᑦᑎᔾᔪᑎ ᐊᕐᕌᒍᒧᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᕕᒡᔪᐊᕐᓂᐊᖅᑐᓂᒃ ᐊᒻᒪ ᓂᕈᐊᕐᑐᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ
Founded in 1984, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is the national voice of Inuit women in Canada. Based in Ottawa, the organization is governed by a 15‐person board of directors made up of Inuit women across the country. Pauktuutit will host its Annual General Meeting...