CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS – Amautiit Food Security Project

Amautiit Nunavut Inuit Women’s Association is looking for participants across Nunavut to take part in an important Pan-Arctic Food Security project focused on Nutrition North.

We are seeking participants from each of the three Nunavut regions: Qikiqtaaluk, Kivalliq, and Kitikmeot:

• 2 Families
• 1 Elder
• 1 Single Individual

About the Project

This project will gather real experiences from Inuit households to better understand food access, affordability, and the impacts of Nutrition North.

Selected participants will:

• Take part in bi-weekly Zoom interviews (every 2 weeks)
• Answer the same set of questions each session
• Keep grocery receipts and submit photo copies to Amautiit
• Participate consistently for a 6-month period

Interviews will be conducted in English. If you prefer to participate in Inuktitut, please let us know.

Honorarium

Participants will receive:

• $150 every two weeks for full participation

(Up to $1,800 total over the 6-month period)

Time Commitment

• Bi-weekly participation (every 2 weeks)
• Short Zoom sessions + receipt tracking
• Ongoing commitment for 6 months

Requirements & Required Materials

Participants must:

• Have access to a smartphone or laptop with Zoom capability (equipment will not be provided)
• Have a reliable internet connection for virtual interviews
• Be able to take clear photos of grocery receipts (using a phone or camera)
• Submit grocery receipt photos to Amautiit every two weeks
• Be available to attend all scheduled Zoom sessions and respond to questions consistently

Why Participate?

Your voice matters. This project will help:

• Highlight the real cost of food in Nunavut
• Inform programs like Nutrition North
• Support Inuit-led solutions for food security

As part of this research, collected data will be shared with funders and may be used to support policy changes and future opportunities with federal agencies.

How to Apply / Express Interest

If you are interested in participating, please contact: hello@amautiit.ca

Please include:

• Your community and region
• Whether you are applying as a family, Elder, or single participant

Selection Process

• Participants will be selected on a first come, first selected basis within each region until all spots are filled.