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Amautiit will host its Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2024 online from 6:30 to 7:30 (CST). The meeting will be held online and all are welcome.

Amautiit to host 2024 Annual General Meeting

Amautiit will host its Annual General Meeting on March 21, 2024 online from 6:30 to 7:30 (CST). The meeting will be held online and all are welcome.

Amautiit, the Nunavut Inuit Women’s Association was established in May 2019 by a small group of Arnait (Inuit women) from across Nunavut. The organization’s aim is to improve the lives of Inuit women, girls, and families in Nunavut, addressing challenges stemming from colonization, racism, and discrimination. The organization’s membership is inclusive of all women in Nunavut unless opting out, and extends support to those residing outside the territory.

Throughout the fiscal year 2023-2024, Amautiit remained actively engaged in various advocacy and community initiatives. Notable activities include board members engaging in advocacy efforts addressing healthcare disparities, Indigenous border mobility, and victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Projects focused on gender-based violence, climate change, and leadership were initiated, with substantial progress achieved. To learn more about this year’s Amautiit accomplishments, click here.

Collaborations with organizations such as the Native Women’s Alliance of Canada and UNIPCC furthered its mission to advocate for women’s rights and equality. Research initiatives and community workshops were conducted, addressing diverse issues including 2SLGBT+ rights, dementia, and women in trades. Administrative tasks such as financial management, membership administration, and governance were diligently undertaken to ensure organizational efficiency.

Amautiit: Nunavut Inuit Women’s Association
2024 Annual General Meeting
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm; March 21, 2024

AGENDA

  1. Roll Call, Welcome and Agenda
  2. Introductions
  3. 2022 AGM Minutes (resolution)
  4. President’s Report
  5. Finance
    5.1. Audit 2022-2023 (resolution)
    5.2. Appoint Auditor 2023-2024 (resolution)
  6. Bylaws
    6.1. Annual Honorariums (resolution)
    6.2. AGM Timeline (resolution)
  7. Executive Board Election
    7.1. Executive Appointments (resolution)
    7.2. Elder and Youth Representatives (resolution)
  8. Other Business
  9. Adjournment

For more information, or to find out how you can attend, contact admin@amautiit.ca

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Niriqatiginnga

The Niriqatiginnga Pilot Project serves as a prototype social program, arts entrepreneurship and online marketplace incubating data- driven research and innovation, capacity building and collaborative partnerships to address food insecurity in northern communities. The program uses a fusion of creative arts and data-driven approaches to cultural entrepreneurship, through partnerships with northern Indigenous Elders and youth, local Winnipeg businesses, Manitoba farmers, food producers, artists and researchers.
This project supports SDG 2 by empowering Indigenous youth with entrepreneurship skills in the food sector and addressing food insecurity in northern communities through initiatives like "Aqpik Jalapeño," promoting local food systems and economic opportunities while ensuring access to nutritious and culturally relevant foods. Through mentorship, training, and community engagement, it contributes to the goal of achieving zero hunger by fostering sustainable livelihoods and promoting healthy eating habits in Indigenous communities.
The Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) will contribute approximately $13.5 million to projects that employ youth and youth facing barriers. Each project will be eligible to receive up to $14,000 in matching funds to employ one (1) employee. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is one of several Government of Canada departments participating in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

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As a community program, nurturing the skills, knowledge, and networks of our future leaders, this unique, pilot program contributes beyond the success of its participants. Niriqatiginnga also lays foundations for sustainable and impactful business and entrepreneurship programming across the Kivalliq Region and Northern Manitoba.

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