Gull-Masty Unveils Support for Inuit, Northern Boost
Supporting the health and well-being of Inuit children, families, and communities is a shared priority for Canada and Inuit partners.
Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, joined the Makivvik Executives in Kuujjuaq to announce new investments to support Inuit children and families, strengthen community well-being, and improve food security across Inuit Nunangat.
First, the federal government is providing $115 million to renew funding for the Inuit Child First Initiative until March 31, 2027. This support will help ensure Inuit children and families continue to access essential health, social, and educational services while Canada and Inuit partners continue to co-develop an Inuit-led, long-term approach.
Second, $27 million over five years will be focused on supporting Inuit-led, community-specific approaches to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) across Inuit Nunangat. This work will be carried out in partnership with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and Inuit Treaty Organizations, and support better TB prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Third, we are also addressing food security and affordability in the North through:
Finally, the Minister confirmed that the federal government will invest $50 million through Budget 2025's Build Communities Strong Fund to support the development of the first Inuit-led university in Canada, Inuit Nunangat University.
These investments help ensure Inuit children, families, and communities continue to access the supports they rely on, while strengthening health, food security, and community well-being across Inuit Nunangat. Canada will continue working with Inuit partners to advance solutions that reflect their priorities and support strong communities now and for future generations.
https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2026/02/minister-gull-masty-announces-new-support-to-empower-inuit-and-strengthen-northern-communities.html
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