Pauktuutit Deeply Disheartened by National Inquiry’s Postponement of Rankin Inlet Inquiry Hearing
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is deeply disheartened that the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has suddenly postponed their meeting in Rankin Inlet. President Rebecca Kudloo said ‘I want the families to know that we care about you and we are here for you.
Statement on the 2017 Nunavut Election Results on behalf of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada and President Rebecca Kudloo
Rebecca Kudloo, President of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada extends their warm congratulations to all the successful candidates in Nunavut’s 2017 election.
President Rebecca Kudloo, on behalf of the Pauktuutit Board of Directors, issues the following statement in response to the pending resignation of Commissioner Marilyn Poitras
On behalf of Pauktuutit I want to acknowledge and thank Commissioner Marilyn Poitras for her contribution to this historic National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada Memorandum of Understanding with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Minister Bennett and Minister Monsef for coming to our office today for these important announcements. We value our working relationship with the Ministers and their departments, and our ongoing partnerships are part of our shared commitment to reconciliation and healing. I know I can count on them to help the Prime Minister keep his commitment to the equality of all women in Canada and be sure that includes the equality of Inuit women in Canada.
New resource will help Inuit with cancer
Today, Pauktuutit is excited to launch Inuusinni Aqqusaaqtara – My Journey. This practical new guide, which can be found in the resources section of our Inuusinni Aqqusaaqtara – My Journey website, includes two booklets for Inuit living with cancer.
Pauktuutit Calls for an Immediate National Response to Address Child Sexual Abuse
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada commends National Chief Perry Bellegarde and the Assembly of First Nations for successfully bringing the issue of childhood sexual abuse to the attention of Minister Bennett, Minister Hajdu and Minister Philpott.
Update on the National Inquiry Into Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women
Pauktuutit’s President, Rebecca Kudloo, joined a teleconference meeting on November 18 with representatives of the national inquiry and other national indigenous organizations.
Pauktuutit Still Waiting to Hear From the Inquiry
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada adds it voice to the many expressions of concern being raised about the lack of communication by the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Condolences to the Family of the Late Annie Pootoogook
September 29, 2016 The Pauktuutit Board of Directors met by phone on the evening of September 28. We said a prayer for the late Annie Pootoogook and express our deep condolences to her family and loved ones. They are in our hearts and thoughts. Out of respect to Annie...
Pauktuutit Responds to Allegations of Racism by Senator Patterson
Pauktuutit would like to clarify its position about the national inquiry on MMIWG in relation to an opinion by Senator Patterson published in the National Observer on September 21, 2016.
Sexual Harassment and Abuse in the Workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada has no additional information regarding Nunavut MP Hunter Tootoo other than what has been publicly released and has no comment on this specific matter at this time. For more than 30...
National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Lacks Inuk Commissioner
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada expressed continued disappointment today at the lack of an Inuk Commissioner on the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The Inquiry was launched this morning in Ottawa.