Gwen Natsiq, 21, from Iqaluit, was elected by youth council members from all Inuit regions last week in a race that included three other candidates, Trevor Wright, Davina McLeod and Nia Morris.
Natsiq replaces former president Susie-Anne Kudluk of Kangirsuk. Her term runs from 2025 to 2027.
As council president, Natsiq will represent Inuit youth across Canada while serving as spokesperson for the council at the national and international levels. She will also participate on the board of directors of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada, and participate as an observer on the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee.
Publication Date
June 9, 2025
