Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada has chosen Naomi Tatty, a community advocate and altruistic fundraiser from Iqaluit, as its Inuk Woman of the Year.

The selection, made by PauktuutitSA国际影视传媒檚 board of directors, was announced on Friday afternoon.

Tatty, who is fluent in Inuktitut and English, was nominated because of her SA国际影视传媒渢ireless volunteer work assisting Inuit families in need across Canada and advocacy for Inuit culture and wellbeing,SA国际影视传媒� Pauktuutit stated, adding that sheSA国际影视传媒檚 also a strong advocate on the issue of tuberculosis in Inuit communities.

SheSA国际影视传媒檚 come to the aid of many Nunavummiut by raising funds to cover the cost of travel and funeral expenses when a loved one dies.

SA国际影视传媒淎lways give a helping hand and treat people with respect,SA国际影视传媒� Tatty urged others.

A customer service agent at Canadian North, she helps reinforce the Inuit culture by sharing her sewing skills and promoting Inuktitut.

Emelia Angnatok, a high school student and aspiring nurse from Nain, Labrador, was named PauktuutitSA国际影视传媒檚 Young Inuk Woman of the Year.

Gerri Sharpe, interim president of Pauktuutit, said the annual awards celebrate the achievements of Inuit women and all of their contributions to communities and culture.

SA国际影视传媒淭he winners for this year have demonstrated strength, resilience, and compassion during an incredibly challenging year as our community continues to battle outbreaks of Covid-19. They inspire us and deserve to be recognized,SA国际影视传媒� said Sharpe.