Advisory Committee member,
Aluki Kotierk
Empowering and improving Inuit lives
Aluki Kotierk is Chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
She grew up in a bi-cultural home as the oldest of seven children. After attaining a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Trent University, Aluki worked for various Inuit organizations, including Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (now Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami), and Nunavut Sivuniksavut.
Aluki returned to Nunavut where she has held several senior management positions in the Government of Nunavut and the Office of the Languages Commissioner. Kotierk also held the role of Director of Inuit Employment and Training for NTI. She was sworn in as the 8th President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) on December 13, 2016. During her campaign, Aluki focused on empowerment, Inuit language and culture, collective healing, and Inuit identity.
Originally from Igloolik, Aluki lives in Iqaluit with her family. Originally from Igloolik, Aluki lives in Iqaluit with her family. Aluki has a passion to empowering and improving Inuit lives and has a keen interest in how Inuit culture and language can be better incorporated into the way programs and services are delivered.
NCCIH Advisory Committee and Academic Lead