Series - Innovation in Arctic communities

How this women-led heritage centre is embracing innovation and tradition to support Northern communities

Author Nickie Shobeiry
Changemakers in Canada’s North

Why It Matters

In partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, we’re crafting a new series to spotlight the Arctic innovations driving social impact, empowering women, and redefining philanthropy. In honour of International Women’s Week, we’re launching the series with a deep-dive into the Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq / Kitikmeot Heritage Society.

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