PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Ottawa Centre

PAUKTUUTIT INUIT WOMEN OF CANADA: federal grants and contributions: 47 agreements; $37.9M value; 12 departments; 20 programs.

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47agreements
$37.9Mvalue
12departments
20programs

Largest agreements

2021-HQ-000123$26.1Mvalue2020start2030end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

  • Indigenous Services Canada
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
Les ententes relatives au protocole d’engagement autochtones visent à créer un mécanisme qui permettra aux collectivités et aux organismes des Premières Nations, des Inuits, des Métis et des Autochtones en milieu urbain ou non affiliés d’éclairer les efforts déployés par le ministère de l’EDS pour remplir son mandat.$2.0Mvalue2019start2024end

The objectives of the Indigenous Engagement Protocol Agreements are to support engagement capacity in key Indigenous organizations who will work with the Department of ESD and First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban/Non affiliated Indigenous communities and/or organizations to: • establish joint priorities based on research and analysis; • inform the Department of ESD program and policy design, development and implementation, better aligning them with community needs; and • maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the Department of ESD to advance Reconciliation.

1920-HQ-000074$1.0Mvalue2019start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Increasing Capacity of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada$750Kvalue2022start2026end

Through this 45-month project, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada will increase its ability to prevent or address gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, or 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. This will be achieved by addressing GBV against Inuit women, girls, and LGBTQQIA+ people in three targeted areas. These areas are strategic planning and evaluating results, human resources management, and driving change though an Inuit specific GBA+ advocacy strategy development to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and LGBTQQIA+ people in Canada. Since signing of the Canada-Pauktuutit MOU in 20

Strengthening the Inuit Women Sector- Working Together to Build Capacity$737Kvalue2019start–end

This 48-month National project will address organizational capacity needs to allow the organization to continue promoting social and systemic change towards gender equality. The project’s objectives are to strengthen partnerships and build the capacity of the Inuit women’s sector in Canada. Organizational capacity will be enhanced through the following activities: providing a platform for Inuit women to come together and communicate their distinct and shared priorities and develop an Inuit Women’s Advocacy Strategy to create the Community Advocacy Toolkit to address network members’ key needs,

Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and the Family Justice System Response$682Kvalue2022start2026end

This project seeks to enhance supports to survivors of intimate partner violence by increasing family law practitioners’ (legal aid, court workers, etc.) access to training, guidance, and resources that support trauma-informed practices. An environmental scan will assess current services and resources to identify gaps for frontline training, and engagement sessions will be conducted to identify Inuit knowledge, risks, and challenges regarding intimate partner violence within the family justice system. Workshops will be developed to assist legal professionals across Inuit Nunangat regions to un

Supporting the Improvement of Policing Services in Inuit Nunangat and Advance Measures to Keep Inuit Women and Communities Safe$549Kvalue2022start2025end

The purpose of this contribution is to provide funding to build capacity to inform Public Safety officials on departmental work towards the Minister's mandate commitment to expand the FNIPP, as well as support towards other departmental areas of interest such as, assessment of Inuit policing priorities, the development of a Territorial Policing Action Plan, and build on the Review of Police Policies and Practices initiated under MMIWG.

The Spotlight Initiative: Gender Equality Community Dialogue$544Kvalue2024start2026end

Through this 25-month project, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada will develop and deliver a monthly podcast across Inuit Nunangat and the rest of Canada, featuring topics around gender equality and its unique challenges as it relates to improving economic participation, increasing leadership in various sectors, helping prevent and eliminate gender-based violence, and improving overall mental well-being. The Inuit specific, youth-led, gender equality podcast will foster essential conversations around the empowerment of Inuit women on paving the way for equal opportunities. Each episode will be s

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Inuit Women's Commemoratioin Fund$492Kvalue2019start2021end

This 20-month project will honour the lives and legacies of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals and increase awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ2S individuals. Project activities will include: developing commemoration initiatives by, with and for Inuit that promote healing, inspiring hope for future generations, and raising awareness toward ending the cycle of violence and abuse.

Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment and Violence in the Resource Extraction Industry$465Kvalue2018start2021end

This 36-month project will address the barriers encountered by Inuit women in the resource extraction industry. Pauktuutit will engage key industry partners and Inuit women to conduct a needs assessment to identify issues and challenges affecting Inuit women’s economic security and prosperity in the mining and resource extraction industry. The results of the research will lead to the development and implementation of culturally appropriate policies and procedures to address violence and sexual harassment in the workplace.

1617-HQ-000098$464Kvalue2016start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

1617-HQ-000098$449Kvalue2016start2021end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

COVID-19 Communications Campaign to increase the safety and security of Inuit women and children in Inuit Nunangat and urban cities$340Kvalue2020start2021end

This 12-month project will allow Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada to develop and deliver a highly effective Covid-19 related communication strategy that will be culturally-and linguistically adapted to the Inuit women and communities. This evidence-based communication campaign will ensure increased safety and security of this vulnerable population by the gathering of information and lessons learned from the first wave of Covid-19 crisis in order to ensure an efficient response to any emerging needs that could arise from the development of the pandemic. The objective is to increase preparedness

Arnait National Language Initiative$300Kvalue2022start2023end

Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program

Engaging Young Men and Boys: Challenging Gender Norms in Addressing Gender-based Violence$271Kvalue2022start2024end

This 27-month project will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19, through systemic change. Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada will achieve this by developing and implementing prevention focused initiatives to combat gender-based violence. This project will enhance reconciliation and distinction-based approaches for Indigenous women and/or girls’ safety, economic security, and leadership opportunities, while building relationships between equality seeking organizations and other stakeholders to collaborate across sectors to advance gender equality. At the

Agreement$267Kvalue2006start–end
Revitalizing Inuit Justice: Integrating Tradition and Contemporary Practices$250Kvalue2025start2027end

The project will conduct research, collection, documentation, and preservation of key Inuit legal concepts. These legal principles will focus on Inuit justice for women and children, including the role of Elders as mediators and mentors for men and boys. A digital archive will be established and shared for the purposes of informing the revitalization Inuit justice practices.

Inuit Perspectives on UNDRIP and UNDA$250Kvalue2025start2027end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDA) and measures included in the Action Plan.

1819-HQ-000089$250Kvalue2018start2028end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Acknowledging Inuit Traditions: A Pathway to Inuit Justice$240Kvalue2024start2025end

This funding will support the organization in having conversations to support Justice, Canada, in the shared priority areas of working with Indigenous partners to research and inform Indigenous justice processes that promote rehabilitation and healing, particularly through Inuit women’s experiences of justice. These discussions would also support Elder engagement within Justice institutions and knowledge sharing about culturally appropriate support for Inuit women interacting with the justice system.

Removing Barriers & Improving Inuit Women’s Access to Justice$200Kvalue2022start2024end

This multi-year project will engage the voices of Inuit Women in determining their needs to access justice and victims services. The engagement is intended to be broad and inclusive and will include Inuit women, gender diverse peoples, youth, elders and persons with disabilities.

Inuit Perspectives on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the United Nations Declaration Act (UNDA) 2023-24 ro 2024-25$150Kvalue2024start2025end

This multi-year project supports core capacity for ongoing consultation and cooperation activities in the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration), the UNDA and measures included in the Action Plan.

Enhancing Inuit Women In Economic Development$143Kvalue2019start2024end

Consultaion and engagement process with Inuit business women and other partners to identify the economic needs and priorities of Inuit women

Empowering Inuit Women in Leadership: an environmental scan and needs assessment$125Kvalue2021start2022end

This 6-month project will address gendered-based violence against Inuit women by supporting the advancement of equitable opportunities that promote success and safety of Inuit women. The project will develop a solutions-based approach with a focus on the advancement of Inuit women's leadership. This will include activities such as a needs assessment, environmental scans, scoping and recommendations to increase Inuit women's leadership and advancement of safety in leadership roles. Using a gender-based analysis plus lens, Pauktuutit will undertake an assessment that outlines gaps, barriers, an

Pilimmaksarniq: Engaging Inuit Men and Boys in Reducing Violence Against Women and Girls$102Kvalue2017start2021end

This 48-month project will engage men and boys as agents of change to reduce violence against women and girls across all four regions of Inuit Nunangat, referring to Inuit homeland consisting of Inuvialuit (NWT), Nunatsiavut (Labrador), Nunavik (Quebec), and Nunavut. Through the project, Pauktuutit will partner with women’s organizations, men’s groups, frontline service providers, such as shelters and other stakeholders, to develop and implement culturally-appropriate targeted interventions. They will work directly with men’s groups on how to take a leadership role against violence, and a nati

1819-HQ-000089$95.0Kvalue2018start2023end

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Addressing Gendered Violence against Inuit Women: A review of police policies and practices in Inuit Nunangat$93.8Kvalue2019start2019end

Given high rates of violence against Inuit women, the recipient stresses need to improve relations with police and social services. There is a paucity of research reflecting Inuit women's perceptions of and experiences with the police, as well as the issues and challenges faced when policing Inuit communities. The recipient emphasizes the importance of ensuring good first encounters between police services and Inuit women. If these critical first interactions are poor, women may be deterred from pursuing further legal action against their abuser. Many Inuit women do not have a good understandi

1920-HQ-000014$64.1Kvalue2019start2021end

P000904 (The Funding Request Number is used to populate this field)

Agreement$60.0Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$50.9Kvalue2007start–end
Agreement$50.0Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$50.0Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$50.0Kvalue2011start–end
Mobilizing Inuit Women's Governance in Research$50.0Kvalue2021start2021end

Creation of a Strategic Engagement Agreement with Polar Knowledge Canada to establish mutually agreed upon procedures for consultation and project activities. Development of a comprehensive plan for a data strategy detailing data collection, storage, and management.

Strategic Engagement Agreement (SEA) Plan and Data Strategy$50.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Pauktuutit seeks to create a Strategic Engagement Agreement (SEA) with Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) to establish mutually agreed upon procedures for consultation and project activities. Pauktuutit will organize activities to facilitate sharing and mutual learning with POLAR, and begin to develop a comprehensive data strategy plan.

National Conversation on Gender Equality with Young Inuit Canadians$46.8Kvalue2019start2023end

This 45-month project will support Pauktuutit to co-develop, with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami’s National Inuit Youth Council, a national dialogue and action plan on gender equality. Young people from across the four Inuit Nunangat regions and urban areas will come together with Pauktuutit staff and youth board members through virtual and face-to-face discussions, with themes, trends and ideas captured to shape the creation of appropriate communications and outreach strategies. A range of activities will be considered, from organizing web-based events, to the creation of an electronic platform or o

Agreement$40.0Kvalue2006start–end
Agreement$40.0Kvalue2008start–end
Agreement$40.0Kvalue2009start–end
Agreement$40.0Kvalue2010start–end

Departments

Indigenous Services Canada3agreements$26.8Mvalue3programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Social Development
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

All grants from Indigenous Services Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada9agreements$3.4Mvalue3programs
  • Women's Program
  • Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality

All grants from Women and Gender Equality Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$2.0Mvalue0programs
Department of Justice Canada6agreements$1.8Mvalue3programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Canadian Heritage17agreements$1.2Mvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada

All grants from Canadian Heritage

Health Canada1agreements$1.0Mvalue1programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program

All grants from Health Canada

Public Safety Canada2agreements$643Kvalue2programs
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
  • Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP)

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2agreements$544Kvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

All grants from Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

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Status of Women Canada1agreements$465Kvalue1programs
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency1agreements$143Kvalue1programs
Polar Knowledge Canada2agreements$100Kvalue1programs
  • Polar Knowledge Application Program

All grants from Polar Knowledge Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada2agreements$-243,695value2programs
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

All grants from Public Health Agency of Canada

Years

20261agreements$7.0Kvalue1programs
  • Celebration and Commemoration Program - Commemoration Canada
20252agreements$500Kvalue2programs
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
20243agreements$934Kvalue3programs
  • Women's Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
  • Indigenous Partnership Fund
20228agreements$2.5Mvalue8programs
  • Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
  • Indigenous Languages & Cultures Program
  • Women's Program
  • Indigenous Justice Program
20212agreements$175Kvalue2programs
  • Women's Program
  • Polar Knowledge Application Program
20202agreements$26.5Mvalue2programs
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government, Education, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Other Program Reporting, Social Development
  • Women's Program
20198agreements$4.6Mvalue6programs
  • Substance Use and Addictions Program
  • Department for Women and Gender Equality
  • Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
  • Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP)
  • Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Women's Program
20183agreements$810Kvalue2programs
  • Status of Women Canada
  • Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
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20171agreements$102Kvalue1programs
  • Women's Program
20162agreements$913Kvalue2programs
  • Social Development
  • CIRNAC - Governance and Institutions of Government
20111agreements$50.0Kvalue0programs
    20104agreements$148Kvalue0programs
      20091agreements$40.0Kvalue0programs
        20081agreements$40.0Kvalue0programs
          20073agreements$141Kvalue0programs
            20065agreements$446Kvalue0programs

              Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.