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

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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