About Us
Our work is driven by six strategic priorities:
Mission and Vision
Mission
Grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Pauktuutit elevates the voices of Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit across Canada and supports their health, economic stability, safety, and access to justice through culture-specific policy advocacy, dedicated programs, and strategic partnerships. By engaging and collaborating with Inuit women, communities, and organizations, we strive to empower Inuit women, ensuring they have greater opportunities to thrive.
Vision
Why we are named Pauktuutit
A crucial tool in this process was the pauktuutiit—stakes used to stretch hides during preparation. These stakes needed to be solid, flexible, stable, unbreakable, gentle, and strong.
Our organization, Pauktuutit, takes its name from this essential tool, reflecting the same qualities required to uphold Inuit values and traditions. The women who founded the organization were all solid, flexible, stable, gentle, and strong… and their spirits were unbreakable.
Board of Directors
Board Membership
Nunavut, Kitikmeot – Josephine (Josie) Tucktoo
Nunavut, Kivalliq – Nancy Uluadlauk–Gibbons
Nunavut, Qikiqtani North – Laisa Audlaluk-Watsko
Nunavut, Qikiqtani South – Vacant
Nunavik, Ungava – Vacant
Nunavik, Hudson – Vacant
Nunatsiavut – Vacant
Urban, South-West – Melynda Ehaloak
Urban, Happy Valley-Goose Bay – Vacant
Urban, Yellowknife – Louisa Alunik
Youth, Inuit Nunangat – Kailey Webb-Nochasak
Youth, Urban – Rhea Muckpah Gavin
Join our Board
Are you an Inuit woman in Canada interested in shaping the future of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada? We invite you to submit your nomination form for vacant board positions at any time.
Current Openings
- Inuvialuit Region
- Nunavut, Qikiqtani South
- Nunavut, Iqaluit
- Nunavik, Ungava
- Nunavik, Hudson
- Nunatsiavut
- Urban, South-East
- Urban, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
About the Board
Pauktuutit’s Board of Directors provides leadership and direction for the organization. Throughout the year, the Board meets virtually, holds at least one in-person meeting, and convenes an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Travel expenses for the in-person meeting and AGM are covered.
How to Apply
Please submit nominations by email to communications@pauktuutit.ca as soon as possible. Positions will remain open until filled.
Board of Directors nomination information and forms are available here:
Governance
Our governance framework provides the foundation for effective decision-making and ensures that we meet the needs of those we represent. Our bylaws define our organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities. These guiding principles foster an inclusive environment that upholds Pauktuutit’s mission and values.
Interim Executive Director - Nancy Etok
She finds joy and strength in the simple pleasures of Inuit life: camping, ice fishing, and sharing time with her husband, children, and the youth in her community. These moments, deeply tied to our culture, remind her of what matters most—connection, purpose, and the power of community. “Our culture is beautiful and simple,” Nancy says. “It’s about being human, a happy human. The way we eat, the way we live, it brings joy and keeps me grounded.”
Under Nancy’s leadership, Pauktuutit continues its mission of advocating for Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit and building a future where our culture and traditions guide us with strength, pride, and unity.
Executive
Nancy Etok
Interim Executive Director
Policy & Programs
Communications
Human Resources
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Finance
Administration
Join our Team
At Pauktuutit you can take an active role in changing the lives of Inuit women, girls and gender diverse Inuit.
Human Resources Administrator — Part Time
We are seeking a dependable, organized, and service-oriented Human Resources Administrator to join our Human Resources team on a part-time basis, working three days per week in our Ottawa office.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and coordination support across a variety of HR functions, helping to ensure that employee records, documentation, communications, and day-to-day HR activities are maintained accurately and efficiently. Read the full job description here
Policy Analyst
Utilizing a gender-based lens, the Policy Analyst supports the creation of policy advice, knowledge mobilization, and building/maintaining partner relationships in supporting Pauktuutit’s mission and vision on behalf of Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit. Read the full job description here
Policy Co-op Student
The co-op student takes on specific tasks that support the creation of policy advice, knowledge mobilization, and building and maintaining partner relationships, in supporting Pauktuutit’s mission and vision on behalf of Inuit women, girls and gender-diverse Inuit. Read the full job description here.
Communications Coordinator - Part time
We are seeking a detail-oriented, part time, Communications Coordinator to help develop communications strategies, support the planning, execution, and dissemination of internal and external communications deliverables. Read the full job description here.