Welcome to Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council
Qulliit Nunavut Status of Women Council was established under the Status of Women Council Act of Nunavut on April 1, 1999 and commenced operations April 1, 2001. The purpose of the Council is to advance the goal of equal participation of women in society and promote changes in social, legal and economic structures to that end.
About the Council
Council members are women from across Nunavut who represent the interests and cultural and regional diversity of Nunavut. The Council hires an Executive Director who oversees the Council office and assists the Council in fulfilling their mandate.
The objectives of the Council are:
- to develop public awareness of issues affecting the status of women;
- to promote a change in attitudes within the community in order that women may enjoy equality of opportunity;
- to encourage discussion and expression of opinion by residents of Nunavut on issues affecting the status of women;
- to advise the Minister on issues that the Minister may refer to the Council for consideration;
- to review policies and legislation affecting women and to report its findings to the relevant government departments or agencies;
- to provide assistance to the Minister in promoting changes to ensure the attainment of equality of women; and
- to provide the appropriate assistance to organizations and groups whose objectives promote the equality of women.
The identified four priority areas for Qulliit are:
- Women and Violence
- Women’s Health
- Women and Leadership
Dedicated to improving the lives of women and families across Nunavut
