National Inuit Youth Council

National Inuit Youth Council The National Inuit Youth Council represents the interest of Inuit Youth across Canada! Inuit youth make up a clear majority of the overall population.

For more info, visit https://www.itk.ca/projects/national-inuit-youth-council/ The National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC) represents the interests of Inuit youth in Canada. Across the Inuit regions of Inuvialuit, Kitikmeot, Kivalliq, Qikiqtaaluk, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut, there is an estimated 45,000 Inuit living in 53 communities. Inuit youth elect the President of the NIYC during a National Inuit Yo

uth Summit. Each of the 6 Regional Youth Councils appoint one representative to serve as a director of the NIYC, 6 Regional Youth Coordinators, employed by the respective land claimant organizations, also participate in discussions and work of the council. The Youth Coordinator of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), our parent organization, also serves as Secretary Treasurer for the NIYC.

Interview with NIYC president Gwen Natsiq
06/13/2025

Interview with NIYC president Gwen Natsiq

Newly-elected National Inuit Youth Council President Gwen Natsiaq spoke to CBC Igalaaq on June 10 about her plans for the new role. Newly-elected National Inuit Youth Council President Gwen Natsiaq spoke to CBC Igalaaq on June 10 about her plans for the new role.

https://www.itk.ca/niyc-elects-gwen-natsiq-as-new-president/
06/04/2025

https://www.itk.ca/niyc-elects-gwen-natsiq-as-new-president/

"I will work diligently to represent the voices of our youth, foster meaningful engagement, and help drive positive change in our youth." "I will work diligently to represent the voices of our youth, foster meaningful engagement, and help drive positive change in our youth."

The National Inuit Youth Council has elected Gwen Natsiq of Iqaluit as its new president for the 2025-2027 term. Congrat...
06/03/2025

The National Inuit Youth Council has elected Gwen Natsiq of Iqaluit as its new president for the 2025-2027 term. Congratulations!

Kanatami Inuit Makkutut Katimajingit nirualauqtut Gwen Natsiqmik Iqalungmiutaq angajuqaaqtasaaq tamaani 2025-2027-mut tikilugu. Quviassuutauli!

Ukuanguvut 2025-mik niruagaksangusimajut angajuqqaangunirmut Kanatami Inuit Uvikkait Katimajinginnut.Katimajiit nirualaa...
05/30/2025

Ukuanguvut 2025-mik niruagaksangusimajut angajuqqaangunirmut Kanatami Inuit Uvikkait Katimajinginnut.
Katimajiit nirualaaqtut nutaamik angajuqqaasaminik June 3-mik.

Here are the 2025 candidates running to be NIYC's new president.
The council will elect its new president on June 3.

CBC Igalaaq uqaaviqalauqtuq Christine Tootoo-mik, angajuqqaap tungalia Kanatami Inuit Uvigaqtuit Katimajinginnut, ammalu...
05/29/2025

CBC Igalaaq uqaaviqalauqtuq Christine Tootoo-mik, angajuqqaap tungalia Kanatami Inuit Uvigaqtuit Katimajinginnut, ammalu Jessie Fraser-mik, tusaumaqattautilirijimmik Inuit Tapiriikkunik, tamaani 9:30 minat-ngani, Kanatami Inuit Uvigaqtuit Katimajingitta niruarnirilaartaminik nutaamik angajuqqaamik. Niruagaksanguniq matulaaqtuq May 30.

CBC Igalaaq spoke to Christine Tootoo, vice-president of the National Inuit Youth Council, and to Jessie Fraser, a senior communications advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, about the NIYC's upcoming election of its new president. Watch from the 9:30 minute mark. The deadline for candidates to submit an application is May 30.

CBC Igalaaq spoke to Christine Tootoo, vice-president of the National Inuit Youth Council, and to Jessie Fraser, a senior communications advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, about the NIYC's upcoming election of its new president. CBC Igalaaq spoke to Christine Tootoo, vice-president of the National....

Nominations are now open to fill the role of President of the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC). The nomination period...
05/21/2025

Nominations are now open to fill the role of President of the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC). The nomination period now closes May 30, 2025, at 5 pm ET.
https://www.itk.ca/nomination-period-opens-for-niyc-president/

Naamaniitirniit ukkuingaaliqtut Angajuqqaap ininga innuqullugu Kanatami Inuit Uvikkait Katimajinginnut (NIYC). Naamaniitirniit ukkualaaqtut Mai 30, 2025, 5-nngumi qitiraliriikkut ET.
https://www.itk.ca/naamaniitirniit-ullungit-ukkuitut-kanatami-inuit-uvikkait-katimajinginnut-angajuqqaangunirmut/?lang=iuq

17 more days to apply!
05/06/2025

17 more days to apply!

Nominations are now open to fill the role of President of the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC). The nomination period closes May 23, 2025, at 5 pm ET.

During this period, Inuit youth may submit an application to nominate or be nominated. More info here:
https://www.itk.ca/nomination-period-opens-for-niyc-president/

Naamaniitirniit ukkuingaaliqtut Angajuqqaap ininga innuqullugu Kanatami Inuit Uvikkait Katimajinginnut (NIYC). Naamaniitirniit ukkualaaqtut Mai 23, 2025, 5-nngumi qitiraliriikkut ET.

Taakkunani ulluni, Inuit uvikkait iligasuarutimik tunisigunnatut naamaniitirlutik uvvaluunniit naamaniitiqtaulutik, iligasuarunnatut malittautillugit ataaniittut allasimajut. https://www.itk.ca/naamaniitirniit-ullungit-ukkuitut-kanatami-inuit-uvikkait-katimajinginnut-angajuqqaangunirmut/?lang=iuq

Nominations are now open to fill the role of President of the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC). The nomination period...
04/22/2025

Nominations are now open to fill the role of President of the National Inuit Youth Council (NIYC). The nomination period closes May 23, 2025, at 5 pm ET.

During this period, Inuit youth may submit an application to nominate or be nominated. More info here:
https://www.itk.ca/nomination-period-opens-for-niyc-president/

Naamaniitirniit ukkuingaaliqtut Angajuqqaap ininga innuqullugu Kanatami Inuit Uvikkait Katimajinginnut (NIYC). Naamaniitirniit ukkualaaqtut Mai 23, 2025, 5-nngumi qitiraliriikkut ET.

Taakkunani ulluni, Inuit uvikkait iligasuarutimik tunisigunnatut naamaniitirlutik uvvaluunniit naamaniitiqtaulutik, iligasuarunnatut malittautillugit ataaniittut allasimajut. https://www.itk.ca/naamaniitirniit-ullungit-ukkuitut-kanatami-inuit-uvikkait-katimajinginnut-angajuqqaangunirmut/?lang=iuq

President Susie-Ann Kudluk's final ITK board meeting
04/04/2025

President Susie-Ann Kudluk's final ITK board meeting

04/04/2025

ITK Directors discussed the need to ensure Inuit priorities stay at the forefront during the election campaign period

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