Pauktuutit’s publications page lists its newest pre-budget submission as published in September 2026. It asks the federal government to create a distinctions-based funding stream for Inuit women’s housing and shelter initiatives, including more shelters, safe houses, transition houses and second-stage housing for people leaving violence. It also calls for sustained support for Inuit midwifery, culturally specific health and healing services, Inuit women-led economic development, and Inuit-led justice and violence-prevention work. Source↗

The linked submission says those are requests to the federal government. It does not announce money, name funded Nunavut projects, set application rules or confirm that Ottawa has accepted any recommendation. Source↗

The recommendations directly concern gaps that affect Nunavut residents, including safe housing for people fleeing violence, access to locally grounded health and healing services, and economic opportunities for Inuit women. Pauktuutit specifically asks for funding that reflects northern construction costs and community-identified needs, rather than a general pan-Indigenous approach. Source↗

For now, the practical change is advocacy rather than a new service. Residents and local organizations cannot yet apply under the proposed funding streams because none has been announced.

Federal decisions would be needed before any of the requested programs, funding streams or service expansions could begin. The House of Commons finance committee’s 2026 pre-budget consultation accepted written briefs until May 22, 2026 and said it would table a report in the House. Pauktuutit’s public materials reviewed do not establish whether this version was formally submitted to the committee or whether any recommendation will be adopted. Source↗

Pauktuutit calls for: dedicated Inuit women’s housing and shelter funding; additional shelters, safe houses, transition houses and second-stage housing; support for Inuit midwifery education and services; traditional healing, mental-health and substance-use supports; Inuit-specific income supports and fewer barriers to economic participation; and long-term funding for Inuit-led safety, justice and violence-prevention programs. Source↗