{"id":11,"date":"2020-08-25T15:48:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T19:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.amautiit.ca\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:15:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:15:01","slug":"board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/ik\/board\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Board And Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-1500x1000.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-36x24.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47-48x32.jpeg 48w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1D8C00E8-AFF6-4EEB-B642-B49C0F543A47.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Board Members and Staff at the <a href=\"https:\/\/itk.ca\/projects\/tapiriit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/itk.ca\/projects\/tapiriit\/\">ITK Gala<\/a> in Ottawa, May 2026. Photo: Amautiit.<br>From left to right: Cameron Aitken, Tara Tootoo Fotheringham, Zac Sharpe, Janis Huyghe, Lynn Mike, Priscilla Kuksuk, Nikki Komaksiutiksak, Dorothy Tootoo, Masha-May Fotheringham, Brittany Holm, Megan Porter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center big-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-2 text-dark-blue\">\u1472\u144e\u14aa\u1529\u1466 \u1472\u144e\u14aa\u14c2\u158f\u1466<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-3 text-dark-blue\">\u14f4\u1585\u146d\u1548\u14ab\u1550\u1450\u1466<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Amautiit Board meets virtually on the 3rd Thursday of every month. If you want to speak with the board, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:hello@amautiit.ca\">hello@amautiit.ca<\/a><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-2 text-dark-blue\">\u1431\u1583\u1455\u1405\u1581\u152a\u1585 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u140a\u153e\u1528\u148c\u158f\u1466\u1450\u1483\u146f\u1466 \u1403\u14da\u148b\u152d\u1405\u14d5\u1548\u14d0\u14c7\u1550\u1450\u144e\u1466 \u140a\u14aa\u1405\u144e\u1483\u146f\u14d0\u14c4\u1466.  \u1583\u1466\u14ef\u1472\u14ea\u14da\u1405\u14bb\u14aa\u1455 \u1431\u148b\u140a\u1550\u144e\u1449\u1438\u14ea\u14d5\u140a\u152d\u1557\u1466 \u1450\u14f4\u154b\u1466\u14f4\u14c2\u1466 \u140a\u1450\u1403\u14d0\u14c7\u1583\u1466\u14ef\u140a\u1581\u14ea\u14d7\u1455 \u1403\u1585\u1472\u1585\u1450\u1403\u1555\u14d5\u1546\u14c2\u1595\u14a5 \u140b\u14d0\u14c2\u140a\u1550\u1450\u14d5\u1546\u14c2\u1595\u14a5\u14d7 \u1431\u1528\u1466\u14ef\u1548\u144e\u14c2\u1466 \u14c4\u14c7\u1557\u14a5 \u140a\u14bb\u14aa \u1405\u1438\u14d7\u1593\u1403\u1550\u1438\u14ea\u14d5\u140a\u152a\u148d\u1466 \u146d\u1591\u14ea\u14d5\u1550\u14a7\u1466 \u140a\u1550\u154c\u148d\u1455\u14ab\u1550\u14ef\u1405\u144e\u1483\u146f\u1466 \u1472\u144e\u14aa\u14c2\u1405\u14db\u1550\u1450\u14a7\u1466.  \u1583\u1405\u1528\u148b\u140a\u1548\u14d0\u14c7\u1550\u1450\u14ef \u1405\u1559\u1466\u144e\u14d0\u14c4\u1466 \u1403\u1550\u1595\u14c3\u14d0\u14c8\u1548\u144e\u1483\u146f\u1466 \u144e\u144e\u154b\u1550\u1555\u1405\u14d7\u1455 <a href=\"mailto:info@amautiit.linode\">admin@amautiit.ca<\/a> \u1450\u146d\u14ef\u148b\u140a\u1483\u1472\u14d0\u14c2\u1548\u14aa\u148d\u1466\u14ef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-3 text-dark-blue margin-top-20\">Board members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><strong>\u144e\u140a\u154b \u1450\u1466\u1450 \u1557\u140a\u1455\u1546\u1595\u157c\u140a\u14bb<\/strong> President, Headingley (formerly Rankin Inlet)<br><strong>Lynn Mike<\/strong> Vice President, Pangnirtung<br><strong>\u1433\u1546\u14ef\u14da \u1581\u1483\u14f1\u1483<\/strong> Ottawa (formerly Arviat)<br><strong>\u1450\u140a\u1466\u144e \u1450\u1466\u1450<\/strong> Elder Advisor, Rankin Inlet<br><strong>\u14a6\u1490\u14d0 \u1433\u140a\u1455\u14ea<\/strong> Treasurer, Gjoa Haven<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-2 text-dark-blue\">\u1403\u14c4\u1466\u1455\u158f\u1455 \u1405\u14c2\u1483\u1473\u158f\u1466<p><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1911\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-scaled.jpg 1911w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-1529x2048.jpg 1529w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-18x24.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-27x36.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tara-Drawing-Final-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1911px) 100vw, 1911px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"text-dark-blue\"><strong>\u144e\u140a\u154b \u1450\u1466\u1450 \u1557\u140a\u1455\u1546\u1595\u157c\u140a\u14bb <\/strong>(\u140a\u1593\u152a\u1584\u1585, \u140a\u14aa\u1405\u144f\u1466)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tara Q. Tootoo Fotheringham is an Inuk business leader, advocate, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing economic development and opportunity across Northern and Indigenous communities. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Arctic Buying Company Kivalliq Inc., an innovative logistics and e-commerce enterprise focused on improving access to affordable goods and strengthening supply chains between southern Canada and remote northern regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through Tara\u2019s vision of food security, Arctic Buying Company has also established Niriqatiginnga, a non-profit organization created to support community-led food systems. Niriqatiginnga works directly with local hunters, farmers, and women to promote the sharing of country food and produce, strengthening cultural practices while addressing food insecurity in both northern and urban Indigenous communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a strong commitment to community empowerment, Tara also serves as President of Amautiit Inuit Women\u2019s Association, where she champions initiatives that support Inuit women through advocacy, skills development, and healing-centered programming. Her leadership reflects a deep belief in creating safe, sustainable pathways for women to thrive socially and economically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tara is also the President of the Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce, where she actively promotes regional economic growth, infrastructure development, and business capacity in Nunavut\u2019s Kivalliq region. Her work often intersects with national policy conversations, including food security, transportation equity, and Indigenous-led economic solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognized for her ability to bridge grassroots realities with strategic leadership, Tara has led and contributed to projects focused on Indigenous intellectual property, food security research, and workforce development. She is passionate about practical, skills-based training initiatives that create long-term employment pathways\u2014particularly for Inuit and urban Indigenous populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to her corporate and advocacy roles, Tara is the voice behind <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/qs-corner\/id1868753810?i=1000745016237\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/qs-corner\/id1868753810?i=1000745016237\">\u201cQ\u2019s Corner,\u201d<\/a> a podcast platform that brings forward honest, engaging conversations on business, leadership, and community issues affecting Northern and Indigenous peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tara\u2019s leadership is grounded in resilience, accountability, and action. She is known for her direct approach, her commitment to transparency, and her unwavering focus on creating meaningful change for the communities she serves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-1529x2048.jpg 1529w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-18x24.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-27x36.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-36x48.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lynn-Drawing-Final-scaled.jpg 1911w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><strong>Lynn Mike&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>(Vice President Amautiit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-dark-blue\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Lynn Mike is the former Mayor of Pangnirtung, where she was devoted to advancing community development and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. With a deep commitment to continuous learning and innovation, she brings extensive experience and a passion for leadership to her work.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lynn is currently working with the Government of Nunavut, continuing her contributions to public service and community developmen<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">t. Prior to her role as Mayor, she worked for several years with the Government of Nunavut\u2019s Economic Development and Transportation (ED&amp;T), whe<\/mark>re she developed expertise in community engagement, program development, and capacity building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also completed the College Foundations program, as well as studies in Environmental Technology and Nunavut Sivuniksavut, providing her with a strong foundation to address the unique challenges of the North. Lynn is also a proud graduate of Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Lynn recently joined the Amautiit Board, where she continues to contribute to Pangnirtung\u2019s growth and well-being in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-dark-blue\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">In her free time, Lynn enjoys sewing, baking, and spending quality moments with her large family, activities that offer her both relaxation and creative expression.<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1500\" 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-768x1029.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-1147x1536.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-1529x2048.jpg 1529w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-18x24.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-27x36.jpg 27w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-36x48.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Megan-Drawing-Final-scaled.jpg 1911w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"text-dark-blue\"><strong><strong>\u14a6\u1490\u14d0 \u1433\u140a\u1455\u14ea&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>(\u146e\u14c7\u1405\u152d\u14d5\u1546\u1528, \u140a\u14aa\u1405\u144e\u14c4\u1466)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Megan Porter is the former Mayor of Hamlet of Gjoa Haven. Porter was elected in 2019, and will finish her term in 2023. Porter also works full time with the Government of Nunavut as the Government Liaison Officer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>OUR TEAM<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u1403\u14c4\u1466\u1455\u158f\u1455 \u1405\u14c2\u1483\u1473\u158f\u1466<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-967 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-1120x1500.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-224x300.jpeg 224w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-768x1029.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-1147x1536.jpeg 1147w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-1529x2048.jpeg 1529w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-18x24.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-27x36.jpeg 27w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-36x48.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Brittany-Drawing-Final-scaled.jpeg 1911w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Brittany Holm<\/strong> (Program &amp; Policy Manager, Amautiit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She brings experience in program management, policy, community engagement, and leadership, with much of her work rooted in northern and Inuit-serving organizations. Having spent many years living and working in Nunavut, Brittany developed a deep respect for the strength, resilience, and leadership of Inuit women and communities. She believes the most meaningful work happens through connection, trust, and showing up with humility, and she is committed to creating spaces where people feel heard, supported, and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brittany&#8217;s connection to Nunavut is also deeply personal. She is the proud mother of her four-year-old daughter, Aurora-Wynter, who is Inuk. Being a mother has shaped how she moves through both life and work, deepening her understanding of the importance of culture, identity, belonging, and community. Brittany feels honoured to work alongside the Amautiit Board of Directors and to learn from strong Inuit women leaders. She believes Inuit women must continue to be at the centre of the conversations, decisions, and advocacy that shape their communities, and she is privileged to play a small part in supporting stronger futures for Inuit women, children, and families across Nunavut<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1120\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-1120x1500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-974 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-1120x1500.jpeg 1120w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-224x300.jpeg 224w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-768x1028.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-1147x1536.jpeg 1147w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-1529x2048.jpeg 1529w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-18x24.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-27x36.jpeg 27w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-36x48.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.amautiit.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/A458292E-B53E-4AE5-9D69-076D1A5AFEB9-scaled.jpeg 1912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Masha-May Fotheringham (Communications Manager, Amautiit)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Masha-May Fotheringham is an Inuk communications professional dedicated to supporting Inuit women, families, and communities through storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement. Working with Amautiit Nunavut Inuit Women\u2019s Association, she helps lead communications initiatives that amplify Inuit voices and promote awareness on issues affecting Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through her work, Masha-May develops educational campaigns, creates digital resources, manages social media and website content, and supports projects focused on healing, leadership, food security, and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ people (MMIWG2S+). She is passionate about using media and storytelling to strengthen connections between Inuit communities and to ensure Inuit perspectives are reflected in public conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Committed to lifelong learning, Masha-May continues to build her skills through professional development in digital communications, media production, and Indigenous leadership. She believes in the power of culturally grounded storytelling to inspire pride, promote understanding, and support positive change for Inuit women and future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her work is guided by community, collaboration, and a deep commitment to advancing the well-being and self-determination of Inuit women and families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Board Meetings Upcoming The Amautiit Board meets virtually on the 3rd Thursday of every month. If you want to speak with the board, please reach out to hello@amautiit.ca Get Involved There are several ways to get involved with Amautiit. 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