Publications

Unintentional injuries are a major source of morbidity and mortality among Canadian Inuit. Along with suicides, injuries are the main contributor to disparities in mortality rates between Inuit young adults and those in the rest of Canada. There is a huge economic impact that comes with the high incidence of unintentional injuries in the North. Inuit, however, face particular challenges and there is a need to address the unique geographic, cultural, and linguistic characteristics of Inuit.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/Wind-chillFactor_chart_English.pdf

Year Published 2011

Unintentional injuries are a major source of morbidity and mortality among Canadian Inuit. Along with suicides, injuries are the main contributor to disparities in mortality rates between Inuit young adults and those in the rest of Canada. There is a huge economic impact that comes with the high incidence of unintentional injuries in the North. Inuit, however, face particular challenges and there is a need to address the unique geographic, cultural, and linguistic characteristics of Inuit.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/22-Piaranut-Chapter-7_EN.pdf

Year Published 2011

Pauktuutit’s sexual health program began in the late 1980’s when news of the first Inuk woman diagnosed with HIV became public. Pauktuutit first passed a resolution during its 1984 Annual General Meetings (AGM) calling attention to Inuit sexual health issues and to the need for information and educational materials on sexual health that met the needs of Inuit communities. Later, in 1990, an AGM resolution called for an AIDS workshop in the North. In May 1995, Pauktuutit conducted the first National Inuit HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Workshop, which served to raise awareness among Community Health Representatives (CHRs) about the issues and risk behaviours associated with HIV/AIDS and STIs. In 1998, with financial support from Health Canada, Pauktuutit began a pan-Arctic HIV/AIDS health prevention and promotion program that produced and distributed HIV/AIDS-related materials in English and Inuktitut. Pauktuutit remains the only national organization focusing on specific Inuit HIV/AIDS issues and initiatives, and has gained national and international recognition and acclaim for its innovative and unique work.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/50-Contact-List_Ottawa.pdf

Year Published 2010

Pauktuutit’s sexual health program began in the late 1980’s when news of the first Inuk woman diagnosed with HIV became public. Pauktuutit first passed a resolution during its 1984 Annual General Meetings (AGM) calling attention to Inuit sexual health issues and to the need for information and educational materials on sexual health that met the needs of Inuit communities. Later, in 1990, an AGM resolution called for an AIDS workshop in the North. In May 1995, Pauktuutit conducted the first National Inuit HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Workshop, which served to raise awareness among Community Health Representatives (CHRs) about the issues and risk behaviours associated with HIV/AIDS and STIs. In 1998, with financial support from Health Canada, Pauktuutit began a pan-Arctic HIV/AIDS health prevention and promotion program that produced and distributed HIV/AIDS-related materials in English and Inuktitut. Pauktuutit remains the only national organization focusing on specific Inuit HIV/AIDS issues and initiatives, and has gained national and international recognition and acclaim for its innovative and unique work.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/55-Physician-Fact-Sheet-–-Winnipeg-Kivalliq.pdf

Year Published 2010

The development of this strategic plan was guided primarily by the results of focus group sessions conducted by Pauktuutit and by the outcomes of the National Inuit Policy Forum on Sexual Health held in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on October 6–8, 2009. This event was organized by Pauktuutit and the Canadian Inuit HIV/AIDS Network (CIHAN), which functions as a consultative group to Pauktuutit on matters pertaining to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment. The policy forum was made possible with financial support from Health Canada (the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB).

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/45-Inuit-Five-Year-Strategic-Plan-on-Sexual-Health_EN.pdf

Year Published 2010

This project worked with youth in four communities, one community in each Inuit land claim area that had participated in Journey to the Teachings (JTT) injury prevention training: Nunavik, Quebec; Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic region; Inuvialuit, Northwest Territory and Nunavut (Northern Region). Journey to the Teachings was adapted to a three day workshop specifically for youth. In each community youth were provided with various media to develop youth injury prevention messages around injury prevention related to recreation and sports to include but not limited to skidoo use, all terrain vehicle use, boating, etc. This allowed youth to be active partners in programs and activities that affect them. Youth are the experts in how to talk to youth and are very innovative in how to get the message out. Engaging youth has always been a challenge for adults when approached from an adult perspective but if youth are provided with a venue to express themselves and offered the option of medium to develop Inuit specific messaging for youth the results will be positive and long-lasting. Messaging is directed to youth by youth. The final products have been shared with all Inuit communities via the Pauktuutit website and Youtube.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/A-Journey-to-the-Teachings2.pdf

Year Published 2013

The development of this strategic plan was guided primarily by the results of focus group sessions conducted by Pauktuutit and by the outcomes of a strategic planning session that was held in Happy Valley-Goose Bay March 15 – 16, 2010. The focus groups and the strategic planning session were made possible with financial support from First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB). Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) provided additional funding for the strategic planning session to ensure involvement of early childhood educators.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/FASD_5yrPlan_English.pdf
Year Published 2010

This project worked with youth in four communities, one community in each Inuit land claim area that had participated in Journey to the Teachings (JTT) injury prevention training: Nunavik, Quebec; Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic region; Inuvialuit, Northwest Territory and Nunavut (Northern Region). Journey to the Teachings was adapted to a three day workshop specifically for youth. In each community youth were provided with various media to develop youth injury prevention messages around injury prevention related to recreation and sports to include but not limited to skidoo use, all terrain vehicle use, boating, etc. This allowed youth to be active partners in programs and activities that affect them. Youth are the experts in how to talk to youth and are very innovative in how to get the message out. Engaging youth has always been a challenge for adults when approached from an adult perspective but if youth are provided with a venue to express themselves and offered the option of medium to develop Inuit specific messaging for youth the results will be positive and long-lasting. Messaging is directed to youth by youth. The final products have been shared with all Inuit communities via the Pauktuutit website and Youtube.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/A-Journey-to-the-Teachings2.pdf

Year Published 2013

Stay Informed – Make Responsible Choices was a project designed to empower youth to make healthy, responsible choices about sexual health. During this project, Pauktuutit and the Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement partnered with the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC), Nunavik Regional Health and Social Services Board (NRHSSB) and the Canadian Inuit HIV/AIDS Network (CIHAN) to use their extensive networks to facilitate and coordinate an Inuit specific youth sexual health conference. Inuit youth representatives had access to the expertise and knowledge of health professionals, community front line workers and researchers to support their participation in the Inuit Youth Sexual Health Conference held on February 17-19, 2008, in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Northern Quebec. This conference was a direct result of requests and suggestions from the Pan-Arctic Sexual Health Symposium in Inuvik, February 2008 where there was a one day workshop for Inuit youth.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/01-Inuit-Youth-Sexual-Health-Conference-Stay-Informed-Make-Responsible-Choices_EN.pdf

Year Published 2009

Unintentional injuries are a major source of morbidity and mortality among Canadian Inuit. Along with suicides, injuries are the main contributor to disparities in mortality rates between Inuit young adults and those in the rest of Canada. There is a huge economic impact that comes with the high incidence of unintentional injuries in the North. Inuit, however, face particular challenges and there is a need to address the unique geographic, cultural, and linguistic characteristics of Inuit.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/InjuryPreventionPoster.pdf

Year Published 2009

Stay Informed – Make Responsible Choices was a project designed to empower youth to make healthy, responsible choices about sexual health. During this project, Pauktuutit and the Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement partnered with the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC), Nunavik Regional Health and Social Services Board (NRHSSB) and the Canadian Inuit HIV/AIDS Network (CIHAN) to use their extensive networks to facilitate and coordinate an Inuit specific youth sexual health conference. Inuit youth representatives had access to the expertise and knowledge of health professionals, community front line workers and researchers to support their participation in the Inuit Youth Sexual Health Conference held on February 17-19, 2008, in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik, Northern Quebec. This conference was a direct result of requests and suggestions from the Pan-Arctic Sexual Health Symposium in Inuvik February 2008 where there was a one day workshop for Inuit youth.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/Conference_Report_e.pdf

Year Published 2008

This handbook is part of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada’s strategy to reduce the incidence of FASD in our communities. Pauktuutit is grateful to the many individuals and organizations who shared their knowledge, experience and ideas for this handbook and its accompanying FASD Advanced Training Module.

https://pauktuutit.ca/wp-content/uploads/15-FASD_Handbook_English.pdf

Year Published 2008