Mandate

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.