Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada Announces 32 Inuit Women Recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is proud to announce 32 Inuit women who have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious medal recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, and all 32 recipients were...
Statement on International Women’s Day 2025
On International Women’s Day, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada stands with all Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit in celebration and in solidarity. We honour the strength and leadership of Inuit women, past and present. Inuit women’s rights are human rights – they...
Meet Our Leaders – Paige Kimiksana-Kreps
Our Leaders - Paige Kimiksana-Kreps -Paige Kimiksana-Kreps Secretary-Treasurer, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of CanadaRepresentative for Youth, UrbanBringing Urban Inuit Voices to the Table For Paige Kimiksana-Kreps, being Inuk is about connection, both to the land...
Request for Proposal – Pathways to Food Sovereignty
RFP Timeline and Process Issue Date: January 27, 2025 Deadline for Inquiries: February 7, 2025 Proposal Submission Deadline: February 21, 2025 Anticipated decision date: March 1, 2025 Expected completion date of work: March 14, 2026 How we Work Pauktuutit Inuit...
Request for Proposal – Basic Income Feasibility Study
RFP Timeline and Process Issue Date: January 27, 2025 Deadline for Inquiries: February 7, 2025 Proposal Submission Deadline: February 21, 2025 Anticipated decision date: March 1, 2025 Expected completion date of work: March 14, 2026 How we Work Pauktuutit Inuit Women...
Meet Our Leaders – Looee Mike
Our Leaders - Looee Mike -Looee Mike Vice Chair of the Board, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of CanadaRepresentative for Qikiqtani SouthEarly Life and Relocation Looee Mike was born about 60 miles from Pangnirtung in Nunataaq (Nunatak), an island in Shark Fjord,...
ISGBA+ Framework
At Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, everything we do is informed by our Inuit-Specific Gender-Based Analysis Plus (ISGBA+) Framework. This framework is more than just a tool—it is the foundation of our work. It shapes how we develop our policy recommendations and...
Meet Our Leaders – Nancy Etok
Our Leaders - Nancy Etok -Nancy Etok Chair of the Board, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of CanadaNancy Etok, from Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, represents the Ungava region on the Board of Pauktuutit. As the Vice-Principal of Ulluriaq School in her community, Nancy is...
A message from Nancy Etok, Chair of the Board: CEO Rosemary Cooper’s Upcoming Retirement
Ullukkut, It is with mixed emotions that I share an important update on behalf of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada: after nearly nine years of dedicated service, our Chief Executive Officer, Rosemary Cooper, will be retiring on April 1, 2025. Rosemary has dedicated...
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence—a global campaign to raise awareness and inspire action. For Inuit women, this issue is even more pressing due...
Strategic Policy Areas: A Clear Focus for Lasting Impact
Following our strategic plan, our approach is informed by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) are woven throughout our work. GBA+ strengthens our decolonizing...
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada appoints Executive Team and welcomes New Board Members
OTTAWA, Ontario – October 18, 2024 – At a regular board meeting held yesterday, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada confirmed the continuation of its current leadership team for the next two years. The Board members unanimously agreed to retain Nancy Etok as Board Chair,...