Pauktuutit opens 2026 Inuit Women of the Year nominations
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada has opened nominations for its 2026 Inuk Woman of the Year and Young Inuk Woman of the Year awards. Anyone may nominate an eligible Inuit woman living in Canada by Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Source↗
What happened
Pauktuutit announced Oct. 5 that nominations are open for two annual awards recognizing Inuit women’s achievements and work in Inuit Nunangat and elsewhere in Canada. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. Source↗
Why it matters
The call gives Nunavut residents a short window to put forward Inuit women from their communities for national recognition. It is an awards nomination process, not a funding program or employment opportunity.
What happens next
Pauktuutit says its board of directors will choose the recipients. It plans to announce them at its annual general meeting in Ottawa, scheduled for Nov. 17–19, 2026. Source↗
Important details
Young Inuk Woman of the Year nominees must be Inuit women aged 16 to 35 who live in Canada. Inuk Woman of the Year nominees must be Inuit women aged 36 or older who live in Canada. Pauktuutit says anyone may nominate an eligible woman through its online form. Source↗
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