““Inuit uphold Canada’s sovereignty. Budget 2026 makes significant investments in projects but building projects is not enough. The lack of investment in building healthy Inuit communities is a risk to this country,” said ITK President Natan Obed.
ITK hosted its Board of Directors and Annual General meetings in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik
Ciera Avinga Lee-Kooneeliusie is the recipient of ITK’s 2026 Award for Inuit Excellence
ITK’s pre-budget submission lays out Inuit priorities for the 2026 Federal Budget
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Rebecca Alty, joined federal Cabinet colleagues and elected Inuit leadership from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Makivvik, and the Nunatsiavut Government to advance shared priorities for Inuit Nunangat.
As all eyes focus in on Inuit Nunangat, we are seizing the opportunity with unity, strength and a commitment to creating prosperity and equity for our people.
The Strategy is an Inuit-led roadmap to reduce poverty, strengthen self-determination, and close longstanding socioeconomic gaps between Inuit and non-Indigenous Canadians.
The ITK Awards recognize Inuit excellence and work to advance Inuit self-determination in Canada.
ITK will host a two-day, Inuit-led sovereignty, defence and security conference in June
April 21, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Sean Boyd, Chair of the Board…
The Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Board of Directors approved an Inuit Nunangat Poverty Reduction Strategy at their meeting in Ottawa this week. The Strategy is a commitment of the ITK Strategic Plan and is rooted in Inuit values and driven by a shared vision to eliminate poverty across the Inuit homeland. It will be prepared for public release in the coming months.
