Fact Sheet: Being an Inuk woman living in the South is different from living in the North

Project Description
Project Details
Department Social and Economic Development
Year Published 2018
Inuit women experience many challenges (being alone, being targeted because of their race and sexism) all at the same ti me. Moving to a large city, because of the new environment and surroundings, makes Inuit women more vulnerable to gangs, assault, abuse, etc. There is a need for mentoring and family support services and programs for Inuit women.
Department Social and Economic Development
Year Published 2018
Contact Information
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
1 Nicholas Street, Suite 520
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
T: 613-238-3977
F: 613-238-1787
Toll Free: 1-800-667-0749
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Contact Information
Lema Ijtemaye, Manager, Social and Economic Development