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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Inuit Women in Business Spotlight Sadie Vincent-Wolfe Founder of 'I Like CAKE' Bakery and Catering Service Always know that you are going to face hurdles in your business. At times you may not think that you have the strength and resources you need to overcome those...
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...
Inuit Women in Business Spotlight Crystal Martin President & CEO of Okpik Consulting and Co-Founder of Indigenous Geographic By banding together and lifting each other up, we have the ability to cultivate a resilient and formidable community of Inuit women in...
