A Joint Submission by Inuit Circumpolar Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami to the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation documents barriers to clean drinking water and sanitation among Inuit in Alaska, Canada and Greenland.
ITK is calling on the next federal government to advance Inuit solutions to a range of issues through strong Inuit-Crown partnership that respects and supports Inuit self-determination and governance.
As per ITK’s Bylaw No. 2, adopted by the ITK Board of Directors on October 29, 2020, the term of the President is four years.
ITK calls for increased internet access, reliability and affordability in Inuit Nunangat as part of COVID-19 recovery plans.
Election of the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami will take place following the ITK Annual General Meeting in September 2021. The ITK President will be elected by a majority vote of designated AGM Member Representatives and Delegates, and the Vice-President of ITK.
The ITK Board of Directors met virtually June 29-30 and welcomed Brian Pottle, the new President of the National Inuit Youth Council.
Today we are announcing the Inuit Nunangat Food Security Strategy (INFSS), introduced today by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, which sets the foundation for ending hunger in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada. It advances Inuit-driven solutions for improving food security and creating sustainable food systems in Inuit Nunangat.
The ICPC advances work on shared priority areas between Inuit and the federal government.
Inuit Tapiriiit Kanatami joins Inuit across this land in marking July 1 in solemn reflection of the work that we must still undertake with Canada to achieve reconciliation.
Inuit share a profound sadness with all Canadians, and with First Nations across Canada who are uncovering these long buried truths.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Mastercard Foundation today announced a partnership to support the planning and visioning of a university in Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada, designed and delivered with Inuit customs and values in mind.
This program focuses on climate-driven changes to the terrestrial, coastal and near-shore marine environments in Inuit Nunangat, and associated impacts on Inuit community health and well-being.
