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.
MEDIA ADVISORY : Pauktuutit Response to MMIWG National Inquiry
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada will hold a press conference on Wednesday August 3, 2016 in Ottawa to respond to the launch of the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
Pauktuutit Statement on the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) Pauktuutit shares the many increasing public concerns that are currently being expressed about the upcoming National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Today, Pauktuutit President Rebecca...
Nipimit Nanisiniq Finding Voice: Federal Plans for a National Inquiry on MMIWG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (May 31, 2016) Pauktuutit welcomes the release of the recommendations from the federal government for the mandate, composition and process of the upcoming national inquiry. ‘I think they have done a very good job in compiling the many...
Nipimit Nanisiniq – Finding Voice
In February, 2016, Pauktuutit, with the support of Minister Carolyn Bennett and officials at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, held a pre-consultation meeting in Ottawa that brought together Inuit family members, representatives of a number of regional and national Inuit organizations, subject matter experts and others.