PGR Program

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

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.

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.

Jeannie Evalik from Cambridge Bay asks the politicians was is done for mental health and especially depression in Nunavut.In Inuktitut.

Ann Meekitjuk Hanson asks a difficult questions: what is done about homelessness in the North?

In Inuktitut

The mayor of Iqaluit is sharing her thoughts about being a leader. In Inuktitut.

Darlene Willie ran for mayor in Arctic Bay.In Inuktitut.