Edna Elias, Commissioner of Nunavut

Sheila Watt-Cloutier gave the daily inspiration words on September 14th, the opening day of the Symposium. As she was not able to be in Iqaluit, she shared a video communication which we reproduce here.

She talks about what it is to be a leader, especially for a woman in Nunavut. In Inuktitut and in English.

A testimony from the heart; Edna Elias, Commissioner of Nunavut, talks about her path, how she became the Commissioner and the people who are supporting her.

In English

A very lively Manitik Thompson shares her values, her stories, her experiences as a minister in the NWT and the passage to Nunavut. A powerful story ! In English.

Presentation by  J.Okalik Eegeesiak, President of QIA. In Inuktitut and English.

"The books gathers the reflections of eleven Inuit women who have taken the risk of leadership in Canada and beyond"

Edited by Louis McComber and Shannon Partridge.This edition was a limited one for the Symposium; the official print comes in a few weeks. Essential reading for who wants to understand how Nunavut feels from the inside.

Honourable Rona Ambrose, federal Minister of Status of Women and of Public Works, came for a one day visit to Iqaluit. She receives a copy of the book  "Arnait Nipingit" Voices of Inuit Women in LEadership and Governance from Martha Aupaluktuk-Hickes.

Susan Pameok, from Rankin talks about the changes she wants to see in Nunavut for families and social changes. In English.

Marianne Issakiark talks about violence against women in Nunavut: "As women we have to stand up and say this has to stop."

In English

Marianne Issakiark from Arviat talks about violence against women in Nunavut: "As women we have to stand up and say : this has to stop." In Inuktitut.

Susan Pameok from Arviat, now in Rankin Inlet talks about the changes she would like to see in Nunavut for families and social services. In Inuktitut.

Mariah Aliyak from Rankin Inlet shares how she overcame the abuse of two men, one being her father.She wants to send a message to the men in Nunavut: do not abuse us. In Inuktitut

A very strong resident from Rankin Inlet, Mariah Aliyak, wants to share with other Nunavut women  how she overcame abuse by two men, one being her father. She did it publicly at home, and now on this blog, because she wants to encourage others to free themselves too. In English.

Ragely Piungituq, Clyde River: "Even if you don't become a leader, use your skills and you can learn what ever you want."

Lori Idlout, originally from Igloolik, residing in Iqaluit wants to know how the leaders keep their spirits and their strength. In Inuktitut and English.

Mary Simon talks about the needs to take care of mental health in Nunavut; how little has been done so far about that important issue.