Canada announces additional support to the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

From: Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

News Release

 

January 19, 2018  Ottawa, ONTARIO  Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

In the spirit of reconciliation and building on renewed partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, today at the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada Annual General Meeting, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, announced an additional $1 million to support the important work this organization does to represent Inuit women and girls across the country.

This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on June 15, 2017 that  strengthened Pauktuutit’s role, furthered their relationship with the Government of Canada, and promoted greater progress in priority areas for Inuit women and children, such as the prevention of abuse and violence.

As the national voice of Inuit women in Canada, Pauktuutit has a key role to play in the renewal of the Inuit-Crown relationship and help ensure it is rooted in gender equality.

This funding, in addition to their annual funding, will help increase their capacity  to implement initiatives that address concerns that directly affect the safety and well-being of Inuit women and children, as well as focus on new and emerging issues including youth issues and women’s leadership.

Quotes

“We are committed to engaging in a renewed partnership with Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, based on trust, respect and cooperation to improve the quality of life of Inuit women and children across Inuit Nunangat and the country. As we look towards the future, this support will help ensure that Inuit women’s voices are heard.”

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs

“This new funding demonstrates the confidence that Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada has in Pauktuutit and our accomplishments for Inuit women over the past 30 years. We are excited to build on our existing work and continue to advocate for all Inuit women in Canada.” 

Rebecca Kudloo
President, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

Quick Facts

  • The Memorandum of Understanding signed last year established a whole-of-government relationship to address issues of common concern that directly affect the well-being and safety of Inuit women and children across Canada.

  • In February 2017, Prime Minister Trudeau signed the Inuit Nunangat Declaration to create the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee, which advances the shared priorities of Inuit and the Government of Canada.

  • Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada is a member if the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) Board of Directors and has observer status on the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee.

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Contacts

Sabrina Williams
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
613-697-8316

Media Relations
Department of Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
819-953-1160


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