Women – Nunavut

Aboriginal Organizations

Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council

Made up of women from across Nunavut, the Council aims for equal participation of women in society and promotes changes in social, legal and economic structures to that end.

Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut

Registers nurses for practice in the NWT and Nunavut for the benefit and protection of the public, and promotes the standards of nursing practice and education.

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Justice and Women's Rights

Inuit Women and the Nunavut Justice System

This report focuses on three specific components of the criminal justice system in Nunavut-the unified court structure, justices of the peace and community-based justice committees.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

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Language, Heritage and Culture

Arnait Video Productions

The goal of Arnait Video Productions is to value the voices of Inuit women in debates of interest to all Canadians.

Source: Igloolik Isuma Productions Inc.

Literacy and Inuit Women – Workshop Report to Pauktuutit (PDF)

This report discusses the issue of illiteracy among Inuit Women.

Source: Nunavut Literacy Council

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Outstanding Women

Karetak–Lindell, Nancy

This website introduces Nancy Karetak-Lindell, ex-Member of Parliament for Nunavut.

Source: Wikipedia

Leona Aglukkaq - Member of Parliament for Nunavut

This page features the Minister of Health and MP for Nunavut Leona Aglukkaq. It also features news and information about the federal government’s activities.

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